The Childcare Company

We Won! 🏆

We're incredibly proud to share that Impact Futures Group has been named Education Business of the Year at the EducationInvestor Awards 2026!

As part of the Impact Futures Group family, we're delighted to celebrate this fantastic achievement alongside our colleagues at tend, Captiva Learning, First Response First Aid, Caring for Care, and The Health & Safety Group.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this amazing achievement! 💜

Confidence, career progression, and new perspective on work 👏

That's what Heather gained from her Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner - Residential Apprenticeship, after returning back to work after starting a family of her own.

From growing in confidence to taking on more responsibility in her role, her journey is a brilliant example of the impact professional development can have 💪

Read Heather’s full story and see how the apprenticeship supported her return to the sector: https://thechildcarecompany.com/case-study/how-heather-returned-to-working-life-stronger-than-ever-a-childcare-apprenticeship-success-story/

Today we're recognising the teachers, teaching assistants, early years practitioners and apprentices who show up every day to support, encourage and inspire the young people they work with! 🍎

A special mention to all of our Teaching Assistant and Early Years apprentices who are building their skills while making a real difference in classrooms and settings across the country 👏

Happy National Thank a Teacher Day – and thank you to everyone working in education for the impact you make every single day 💙

Working in childcare means shaping lives every single day🌟

At The Childcare Company, our training is designed around the realities of the job, helping learners build confidence while giving employers staff who are ready to make an impact.

Find out more about our childcare programmes here📚 : https://thechildcarecompany.com/childcare-training/

🎓 Wondering where a childcare qualification could take you?

Whether you're working towards a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, there are plenty of rewarding career paths to explore 🌟

Our latest resource breaks down the opportunities available and what each qualification could help you achieve.

📖 Read it here: https://thechildcarecompany.com/resource/what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-level-2-or-level-3-childcare-qualification/

Career progression doesn't happen overnight, but with the right support and training, it can open doors you never expected 👏

Callum completed his Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner apprenticeship while working in residential care, helping him build new skills, grow in confidence, and take the next step in his career.

His story is a great example of how apprenticeships can support both personal and professional development, while making a real difference to the lives of young people 🤝

Read Callum's full story here: https://thechildcarecompany.com/case-study/childcare-apprenticeship-success-story-how-callum-advanced-his-career-in-residential-care/

Inclusive support starts with understanding 🤝

Our Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is a flexible online qualification designed for those working in, or looking to move into, education, childcare or care settings.

Over 10 weeks, you'll explore key topics including inclusive practice, person-centred approaches, equality and diversity, and how SEND can impact learning and daily life.

💻 Online learning
🎓 Level 2 qualification
📅 10-week course
💷 £399 per person (ex. VAT)

Find out more and enrol today:
https://thechildcarecompany.com/courses/skill-builders/level-2-certificate-in-special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-send/

From apprentice to Deputy Manager! 👏

A huge congratulations to Clara on her new role as Deputy Manager while completing her Level 5 qualification🎉

We're also giving a well-deserved shout-out to her Development Coach, Kati Laine, whose support helped Clara throughout her apprenticeship journey.

Wishing Clara all the best in her new role!

Apprenticeships make a real difference in our careers - start yours today:
https://thechildcarecompany.com/

It Starts Today! 🏃‍♂️

For the next 5 days, our very own David Smith is going to be running 30 miles everyday, raising money for two amazing charities, HFT and Early Lives.

This challenge is absolutely incredible and we'd love to see Super Dave hit his target of £2000 raised!

🔗 Please donate if you can at the link below:
https://givewheel.com/fundraising/16143/150-miles-5-days-one-purpose/?utm_content=576397508&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-109272977

We're with you every step of the way, Dave! 💪

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We had a great time at the NMT Owners Club this week! 💙

It was brilliant to catch up with existing partners, meet new faces, and chat with nursery leaders about what's happening across the sector.

One thing that came up again and again was recruitment. Finding the right people isn't always easy, which is why we're proud to offer a free apprenticeship recruitment service to help nurseries find and develop new talent.

If recruitment is on your radar, book a meeting with the team:
https://thechildcarecompany.com/book-a-call/

Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a chat – we hope to see you again soon! 👋