The Childcare Company

The Childcare Company We are an Ofsted Grade 2 provider delivering inspirational blended training in apprenticeships and workbased qualifications to the childcare sector.

The Childcare Company is a Matrix accredited online training provider specialising in apprenticeships. Our online learning programme, the Laser®, is endorsed by awarding body CACHE, and has been licensed to colleges and training providers both nationally and internationally. The Laser® is your secure e-portfolio as well as containing all the learning resources for your qualification. Learn online to your own schedule with a personal tutor to guide your through your course from start to finish. Your personal tutor will contact you each week, set your learning plans, conduct your teaching sessions and mark your work as go. You will also be visited for observation in the workplace if the course requires practical assessment. Qualifications available:

Childcare
Playwork
Supporting Teaching and Learning
Business Administration
Health and Social Care
Leadership and Management

Our system works by pairing each learner with one of our professional tutors, all of which have a wealth of experience in their sector. The learner’s tutor will commit to weekly contact as well as monthly teaching sessions. Tutors are also available by phone, email and Skype if the learner requires it. Learners are given secure, personal access to their Laser® teaching and learning programme, which also doubles as their e-portfolio. They can use this to view the lessons for each of their learning outcomes, to contact their tutor, upload their work or pursue extended learning to increase their knowledge beyond the expectations of their chosen qualification. At observation, learners are observed for an average of 3 hours per visit (observations are not necessary if the chosen qualification is knowledge units only), which enables our tutors to carefully assess the learner’s practice within the workplace environment. Employers are also asked to contribute to a learner’s training by completing reviews of a learner’s progress. This is an opportunity for employers, learners and tutors to express their feelings about the progress being made with the course. Throughout their training, learners and employers can see the percentage achieved so far by viewing it on their secure, personal Laser®. Contact us:
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Safeguarding is a vital part of creating safe, supportive environments for children and young people. 💙Our new Level 3 S...
28/09/2026

Safeguarding is a vital part of creating safe, supportive environments for children and young people. 💙

Our new Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer Apprenticeship is designed for professionals who play a key role in safeguarding, from Safeguarding Coordinators and DDSLs to Family Support Workers and Pastoral Officers.

📚 Level 3 qualification
⏱️ 16-month apprenticeship
💷 Up to 100% funded
📅 First cohort starts October 2026

We’re back on the road today at the Children's Homes Quality Conference in Birmingham today! 👋Come say Hi to the team to...
25/09/2026

We’re back on the road today at the Children's Homes Quality Conference in Birmingham today! 👋

Come say Hi to the team to discuss how we can help your setting with apprenticeships, training and team growth.

If you're here, we'd love to speak with you!

We’re at the National Supported Accommodation Conference today! 👋Our Children, Young People and Families team is here, c...
24/09/2026

We’re at the National Supported Accommodation Conference today! 👋

Our Children, Young People and Families team is here, connecting with professionals and chatting all things apprenticeships, training and development.

Come and say hi at our stand! 💙

If you’re at the conference too, come over and have a chat with the team. We’d love to see you!

If you work in a school or education setting, you may have heard people talking about the government’s SEND reforms 📝  B...
22/09/2026

If you work in a school or education setting, you may have heard people talking about the government’s SEND reforms 📝

But what are they, and what could they mean for you?

Check out our latest blog where we break down what the new reforms are, why specialist SEND skills are becoming increasingly important, and how our Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship can support your career progression.

Read the blog 👇:
https://thechildcarecompany.com/resource/what-do-the-send-reforms-mean-for-teaching-assistants/

🌟 The right support can make all the difference during an apprenticeship.Suzu recently completed her Level 4 programme a...
15/09/2026

🌟 The right support can make all the difference during an apprenticeship.

Suzu recently completed her Level 4 programme and shared how Chloe’s understanding, guidance and quick communication helped her overcome challenges and finish her course on time.

A fantastic achievement from Suzu and a lovely reflection of the support our apprentices receive throughout their learning journey. Congratulations! 👏

Find out more about our childcare apprenticeships: https://thechildcarecompany.com/

⚠️ Is your school meeting the requirements of Benedict’s Law?Important changes around allergy awareness came into effect...
08/09/2026

⚠️ Is your school meeting the requirements of Benedict’s Law?

Important changes around allergy awareness came into effect across the education sector on 1 September.

In collaboration with our sister company, flick learning, we’ve launched a new online Allergies in Education course to help your whole team understand their responsibilities, recognise the signs of an allergic reaction and respond confidently in an emergency.

The CPD and RoSPA-accredited course can be completed online in just 20 minutes, making it easy to get your staff up to speed.

Book a demo today:
https://lp.flicklearning.com/schools-benedicts-law

An apprenticeship isn’t just a way in, it’s a way forward!💡According to the Association of Apprentice's BIG Apprentice S...
03/09/2026

An apprenticeship isn’t just a way in, it’s a way forward!💡

According to the Association of Apprentice's BIG Apprentice Survey Report 2026, over 98% of apprentices stay in employment after they've completed their course and over 80% would do another apprenticeship after to further their career again!

Looking to hire an apprentice for your team? Get in touch to see what course is best for you
https://thechildcarecompany.com/

Download the report here:
https://fsmip.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2wWT4Y-TvT726cQeIyGjTaw

A new term begins! 🎒Best of luck to all the early years practitioners, teachers and teaching assistants heading back to ...
01/09/2026

A new term begins! 🎒

Best of luck to all the early years practitioners, teachers and teaching assistants heading back to school this week. Whether you’re returning to a familiar classroom or starting somewhere new, we hope you have a brilliant first day and a fantastic term ahead! 💙

What are you most looking forward to this term?

📢 SEND reforms are coming, but what do they actually mean for schools?With changes to SEND provision on the horizon, sch...
28/08/2026

📢 SEND reforms are coming, but what do they actually mean for schools?

With changes to SEND provision on the horizon, schools need to understand what’s changing, what it could mean for their teams and how they can start preparing.

Our latest resource breaks down the SEND reforms, including the changing role of Teaching Assistants, the growing focus on inclusive practice and what schools can do now to strengthen their SEND provision.

👉 Read the full guide: Understanding the SEND Reforms: What Schools Need to Know and How to Prepare

Your Early Years career doesn’t have to stop at one qualification ✨ From starting out as an Early Years Practitioner to ...
26/08/2026

Your Early Years career doesn’t have to stop at one qualification ✨

From starting out as an Early Years Practitioner to progressing all the way to Early Years Teacher Status, there’s a clear apprenticeship route to help you keep moving forward.

Our Early Years programmes can support you at every stage:

🌱 Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
⭐ Level 3 Early Years Educator
📈 Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner
🎓 Level 6 Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship

Whether you’re taking your first step or ready for your next one, explore where an Early Years apprenticeship could take you.

👉 Discover our Early Years apprenticeships today
https://thechildcarecompany.com/courses/early-years/apprenticeships/

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