Childcare Professionals

If you are interested in starting a career in childcare the following points may be of use to you:

• Our workforce development officer can help you to find out more about working in childcare and information on local courses and jobs. Tel: 01275 884 214.
• The Children's Workforce Development Council can also provide information about different careers within the children and young people's workforce.
• The Jobcentre or Jobcentre Plus will be able to give you information about job vacancies in your area. 
• Local colleges will provide you with details about their training courses and how to enrol:

- Weston College Tel: 01934 411 411
- City of Bristol College Tel: 0117 312 5000
- Bridgwater College Tel: 01278 455 464
- National Extension College Tel: 0800 389 2839    

• Contact local employers, nurseries, pre-schools, playgroups, play settings and ask about job vacancies or work experience opportunities. For a list of childcare providers in North Somerset contact the Family Information Service.
• Details about becoming a classroom assistant can be found on the local government careers website.
• Our CPD Directory for Early Years and Childcare Providers 2011-12 training directory (pdf, Oct 11, 420KB) contains details of professional development events and activities, running throughout North Somerset, which support development of the workforce and contribute towards ongoing quality improvement.

Registering as a childminder

Information is available on North Somerset's Family Information online Directory about  becoming a registered childminder.