EYFS Bootcamps

EYFS Bootcamps

Our Lancashire Early Years Bootcamps are 6-weeks long.

It is a hybrid course (Monday and Tuesday face-to-face at The Preston Masonic Hall, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday online via Microsoft Teams).

Approximate timings for the course: 9:30am-2pm.

Upcoming start dates:

  • 8th September 2025

You can read more about the bootcamp below and complete an enquiry form if you’re interested!

  • What units will I complete?

    You will complete 3 accredited units from the NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE for the Children ​and Young People’s Workforce (England)​.

    - Understand how to safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people

    - Supporting Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in Children and Young People (CYP) with Social, emotional, mental health needs (SEMHN)

    - Understand how to support positive outcomes for children and young people

  • What else should I know?

    The curriculum has been influenced by the need for practitioners in the sector and the needs the of regional economy.

    The curriculum aligns with national occupational standards and the sequenced sessions enable learners to acquire essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to be a successful early years practitioner.

    The curriculum is further enhanced by the involvement of tutors who possess expertise in this field, providing a rich and impactful learning experience.  The curriculum resources and teaching materials were created using the assessment criteria and knowledge of the early years workforce to create an engaging learning environment. This allows the learners to use knowledge, skills and behaviours developed from the assessment criteria and seamlessly contextualise this into an early years setting.     

    The curriculum has been designed to be ambitious and engaging for the learners, enabling them to acquire the skills needed to gain paid, sustainable employment opportunities. 

  • How will this help me with finding employment?

    Our EYFS Bootcamp is perfect if you’re passionate about working with young children.

    During the course, you will receive support from the National Careers Service to develop your CV and prepare for interviews.

    Additionally, you are guaranteed to be offered a 1:1 Interview with Vision For Education during the bootcamp.

    Following the course, you will receive check-ins and additional support from our Learning Engagement Department too.

    The perfect way to enter the Early Years role you’ve always wanted!