{"product_id":"working-in-early-years-care-and-schools-online-course-tuesday-wednesday-and-thursday-3rd-4th-5th-10th-11th-12th-17th-18th-and-19th-november-2026-10-00am","title":"Working in Early Years Care and Schools - Online Course - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th and 19th November 2026 - 10.00am","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking in Early Years Care and Schools \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th and 19th November 2026 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.00am to 2.00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course aims to support you to discover a range of opportunities available and apply for a job working in the Early Years Care and Education Sector. You will find out about the skills, values and attitudes required to work with children and young people and prepare to attend a mock interview to prepare you for a potential progression route into employment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Goals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget your CV, application form or cover letter to a specific job description \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe confident to prepare to attend an interview and answer values based interview questions using the STAR method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a Personal Development Plan to identify next steps in achieving employment, further training or volunteering using SMART targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the effects of stress and anxiety on the mind and body and explore ways to reduce those effects during interviews or other stressful situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName at least 2 types of unconscious bias and their possible effects in recruitment, employment and safeguarding children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this course for:\u003c\/strong\u003e This course, funded by UK government, is for Hampshire residents aged 19+ who want to discover a range of opportunities available and apply for a job working in the Early Years Care and Education Sector. You will explore various routes into working in this sector and the qualifications required. You will find out about the skills, values and attitudes required to work with children and young people, build your confidence for interviews, and learn how to target your CV and cover letter to this rewarding sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Eligibility criteria applies and will be checked upon enrolment. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse purpose: \u003c\/strong\u003ePreparation for employment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious knowledge or experience: \u003c\/strong\u003eA level of English comprehension sufficient to participate in class discussions, write a CV and answer questions. 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A laptop or tablet with a camera and MS Teams compatibility and good Wi-Fi connection (a phone is not sufficient for this course)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext steps: \u003c\/strong\u003e·Skills bootcamp in EYC, Teaching Assistant or Playwork delivered by Itchen College or other education providers. Volunteering at nurseries and schools, youth groups, Home Start \/ Best Start groups to gain experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course, funded by Hampshire Achieves, is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+. Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue\/tutor of any absence you may have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will be contacted by a member of the Hampshire Achieves Team prior to the course. 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