Children, Young People and Families at B&FC

This sector offers rewarding careers supporting the development of children and young people. Typical settings include nurseries and primary schools, with the option to specialise in working with children with learning difficulties, physical difficulties or mental health problems. Family support work is another viable career route.

Our programmes are co-created with employers and delivered by industry specialists, all experts in their chosen area. B&FC’s superior industry placements and highly relevant curriculum will put you at a distinct advantage in terms of progressing towards your chosen career. The employment opportunities are good, supported by our strong partnerships across the sector.

Discover how B&FC can help you begin or advance your career in the childcare sector. Contact us on T 01253 504 343 or E info@blackpool.ac.uk.

Children, Young People and Families programmes

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Careers

The childcare sector supports rewarding careers in nurseries, children’s centres, primary schools, and breakfast and afterschool clubs. You might want to consider becoming a self-employed childminder, a nanny or even a children’s holiday resort representative.

With experience you could specialise in working with children with learning difficulties, physical difficulties or mental health problems. Studying at degree level would allow you to move into management or early years teaching.

Most popular career routes:

£18,100

Average annual wage in this sector

3,100

Annual job openings in the North West

What our staff and students say

“My tutors fully supported me, putting in extra hours to help me achieve and preparing me for my nursery industry placement. I also went on a two-week work experience trip to Vietnam! I’m taking a gap year now but I’ll be back to do the degree - I’d like to be a primary school teacher.”

Libby Raynor, Level 3 Early Years Education

“I feel I have had an amazing overall experience at uni. My chosen programme is very good and tutors are amazing at their job. I am enjoying my chosen course and would recommend others to learn here.”

Danielle Nay gave B&FC an overall university rating of 5 stars - Family Support and Wellbeing Foundation Degree - WhatUni review

"B&FC supports students to become the best they can be, by reinforcing and developing individuals."

Francoise Peill, Senior Tutor Teaching & Learning

"Enjoyable experience, fantastic lectures and lecturers. Highly recommended."

Carol Ratcliff gave B&FC an overall university rating of 5 stars - Early Childhood Studies Foundation Degree - WhatUni? review

Why choose B&FC?

Employability First

With more than 1,000 employer partnerships, our work with employers has earned us the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize.

Expert Tutors

Our tutors are specialists in their subjects and help you develop the skills you need to be successful. They regularly spend time in industry to keep their knowledge and experience up-to-date.

Personalised Learning

Your own personal progress tutor will help you to settle in, keep you informed about upcoming events and provide ongoing support and guidance. We also offer confidential counselling.

Learning Support

If you have a disability (including a specific learning or mental health difficulty) we will help you to access the support needed to manage your studies as independently as possible.

Getting Here

With our FREE 24/7 Blackpool Transport travel pass, eligible students get unlimited use of any Blackpool Transport bus or tram. From 2019, we’ll also be offering a FREE circular bus service.
Eligibility applies

Career Planning

Our free careers service includes expert advice and resources to help with making career choices, applying to university and coaching to get you ready for employment.

Students' Union

Our Students' Union runs a variety of clubs, societies and events, all aimed at giving you the best student experience possible. You could also get involved as a rep or elected officer.

Sports

Sports are big at B&FC and there are lots of fitness activities and College teams for you to join, facilitated through our all-weather pitch, sports hall and fitness suite.

Food and Drink

From smoothies to sub rolls, we offer a wide range of low-cost food and drink plus a FREE healthy breakfast for everyone and FREE meals for eligible students.
Eligibility applies