Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy works with local nurseries and pre-schools to bring you this fantastic opportunity to learn what it’s like to work in an early years setting.
The Introduction to Working in Early Years Settings course is delivered over 6 sessions. You'll:
- learn about the role of the early years practitioner and how early years settings operate
- undertake practical activities to help you understand how different types of play support a child’s development
- complete a voluntary placement in the nursery so that you can get some hands-on experience
See our upcoming courses in the table below.
| Title | Start date | Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An introduction to working in early years - July 2026 in Flitwick |
Thursday 16 July 2026 |
9:30am until 12:30pm |
Flitwick, venue to be confirmed |
Free for anyone 19+ |
| An introduction to working in early years - May 2026 in Bedford |
Thursday 21 May 2026 |
9:30am until 12:30pm |
Bedford, venue to be confirmed |
Free for anyone 19+ |
| An introduction to working in early years - November 2025 in Biggleswade/Sandy |
Tuesday 25 November 2025 |
9:30am until 12:30pm |
Biggleswade/Sandy area, venue to be confirmed |
Free for anyone 19+ |
| An introduction to working in early years - October 2025 in Houghton Regis |
Wednesday 22 October 2025 |
9:30am until 12:30pm |
Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy, Kingsland Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 5PY |
Free for anyone 19+ |
| An introduction to working in early years - February 2026 in Leighton Buzzard |
Wednesday 25 February 2026 |
9:30am until 12:30pm |
Leighton Buzzard, venue to be confirmed |
Free for anyone 19+ |