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Careers in childcare
We provide information about working in a variety of childcare settings. You can also get information on the kind of qualifications you may need, such as:
- NVQ in Children's Care, Learning & Development (Level 2, 3 or 4)
- NVQ in Playwork (Level 2 or 3)
Thinking about a career in childcare?
If you are thinking about a career in childcare and would like further information and advice, please send you questions to workwithchildren@trafford.gov.uk
Want a job in childcare?
We also hold details of job vacancies in childcare settings in Trafford. To find vacancies in the local area, please visit our job vacancies section available on the Childcare Link website
You may also find useful information on the Childcare Careers and Social Work Careers websites
Setting up your own childcare business
If you are interested in opening your own day nursery, pre-school playgroup, before and after school club, holiday playscheme, or becoming a childminder in Trafford, you will need to attend a briefing session.
At these briefing sessions you will learn more about what is involved including how to register with Ofsted. You will also be able to meet with the members of the Early Years team including Registration Advice and Guidance Officers, Childcare Business Consultant and Development Officers, who can all offer support and guidance to you.
Book a Breifing Session online
For further information on becoming a registered childcare provider, please visit the Ofsted Website
If you are interested in opening a childcare setting outside of Trafford, please contact the Children's Information Service in the area in which you want to set up your business. Contact details are available on the Childcare Link website.
Who to contact
Children's Information Service
Children and Young People's Service
4th Floor Waterside House
Sale
M33 7ZF
Email: workwithchildren@trafford.gov.uk
Telephone: 0161 912 1053
Fax: 0161 912 3288
Textphone: 0161 912 2101 (User ID 1053)
This page was last reviewed on 7 December 2009
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