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Childcare Professionals

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

  • North Somerset's Childcare Development Team can help you to find out more about working in childcare and information on local courses and jobs. Tel: 01934 634 795.
  • 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:
Telephone Website
Weston College 01934 411 411
www.weston.ac.uk
City of Bristol College 0117 312 5000
www.cityofbristol.ac.uk
Bridgwater College 01278 455 464
www.bridgwater.ac.uk
National Extension College 0800 389 2839
www.nec.ac.uk
  • If you are aged 13-19 your local Connexions service can help you with careers information and local job or training opportunities. Tel: 01934 644443.
  • 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 Children and Young People's Information Service.
  • Details about becoming a classroom assistant can be found on the local government careers website.

Registering as a childminder

If you are interested in becoming a registered childminder in the area, contact the Children and Young People's Information Service for more information.