Children and Young People
Build a rewarding career supporting children and young people
Working with children and young people offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference to lives every day. Whether you’re supporting children with additional needs, working in foster care, schools or residential childcare, you’ll play a vital role in helping young people develop, thrive and reach their full potential.
At Educ8 Training, our Children and Young People apprenticeships provide practical workplace learning combined with nationally recognised qualifications. Learners gain the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to deliver high-quality care and support while progressing their careers within the care sector.
Why study Children and Young People with Educ8 Training
Educ8 Training has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality health and social care qualifications across Wales. We work closely with employers and learners to ensure training is relevant, flexible and tailored to workplace requirements.
Our programmes are designed for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and helping them achieve positive outcomes.
Benefits include:
• Earn while you learn
• Flexible, work-based learning
• Dedicated support from experienced trainer coaches
• Access to online learning resources through Moodle
• Practical, real-world experience
• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Career progression opportunities across childcare and care settings
Learners develop valuable workplace skills while gaining experience in a range of care and support environments.
What you'll learn
Throughout your qualification, you’ll gain practical and theoretical knowledge to support children and young people in a variety of settings.
Key areas of learning include:
• Safeguarding and child protection
• Person-centred care and support
• Supporting children with additional needs
• Developing positive relationships
• Promoting independence and wellbeing
• Communication and partnership working
• Supporting young people living independently
• Coordinating care and support services
• Professional practice within care settings
You’ll also have opportunities to choose specialist units that align with your role and career aspirations.
Level 3 Children and Young People Apprenticeship
Our Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice (Children and Young People) qualification is suitable for professionals working in:
• Residential childcare
• Residential family centres
• Foster care services
• Domiciliary care settings
• Community-based healthcare environments
This qualification develops the knowledge and practical skills required to support children and young people effectively while meeting professional and regulatory standards.
Progress your career with Level 4 Children and Young People qualifications
For experienced practitioners looking to advance into senior support, supervisory or leadership roles, progressing to a Level 4 Children and Young People qualification can help develop enhanced leadership, safeguarding and service delivery skills.
A Level 4 Children and Young People programme supports career progression in areas such as:
• Senior residential childcare practitioner
• Team leader roles
• Care coordination
• Service management
• Advanced support and intervention services
Developing higher-level skills helps professionals strengthen practice, support teams effectively and improve outcomes for children and young people.
Residential Childcare training and development
Professionals working in residential childcare have an important responsibility to create safe, nurturing and supportive environments where children can flourish.
Our apprenticeship programmes help learners develop the skills required to:
• Support emotional wellbeing
• Promote independence
• Manage challenging situations
• Build trusting relationships
• Deliver person-centred care
• Work collaboratively with families and professionals
This combination of practical experience and recognised qualifications helps learners build successful long-term careers within residential childcare settings.
Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice (Children & Young People)
16 Months
Suitable for those working in domiciliary or residential childcare, residential family centres, foster care or community based healthcare. Level 3 focuses on working with children and young people. It even includes some elements on working with adults.
Level 4/5 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (Children & Young People)
24 months
Suitable for those in paid or unpaid employment who have access to a work placement. You will be prepared for a managerial role and develop the knowledge required to progress. This cannot be studied alone and will need be studied as part of the Level 5 Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care or alongside the Level 4 Professional Practice.
Level 4 Professional Practice in Health and Social Care (Children & Young People)
18 months
This qualification is for emerging leaders and those who wish to go into management who have additional responsibilities. It’s perfect for those who have completed Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice.
" Apprenticeships offer a unique opportunity to gain practical skills and experience while avoiding the financial burden of academic education. "
What happens after your CYP apprenticeship
Once you have completed your qualification, you can celebrate with friends and family at our Educ8 Training graduation ceremony. You will be invited to toast your achievements in a cap and gown and will receive official certification as a newly qualified apprentice.
If you’re interested in studying at a higher level or would like to study an additional, related qualification, chat to your trainer coach who can speak to your employer about enrolling onto another course.
Children and Young People apprenticeships in Wales FAQs
There are a variety of job roles working with children with special educational needs. These can include, teaching and support assistants, SEN coordinators, family keyworkers, social workers, ALN teachers, children’s home managers and many more.
You can apply for one of our vacancies if you would like to work with children and young people. To apply, visit our vacancies page or contact us for advice. If you are already in a paid job role and are looking to progress, you can sign up to one of our qualifications for free, with no cost to you or your employer.
Supporting learners with additional needs is demanding, rewarding and fulfilling. You will work with some of the most kind-hearted people and be witness to genuine happiness. There is no better feeling being someone’s role model and the impact you will have on a child will make a huge difference.
You’ll develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to support children and young people in your role. This can include supporting children with additional learning needs, promoting independence, safeguarding, building positive relationships and helping young people prepare for adulthood. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose optional units that match your role and interests.
A Children and Young People apprenticeship can prepare you for a range of roles and working environments. Depending on your job, you could work in residential childcare, domiciliary care, foster care, family centres, schools or community-based healthcare settings.
Yes. Completing your apprenticeship can help you progress in your current role or take the next step in your career. You can also speak to your trainer coach about progressing to a higher-level or additional qualification that builds on the skills and experience you have gained.
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