We offer free training in the childcare field and support to registered childminders.

This includes:

Long time courses:
- ESOL (Introduction to Childminding Practice preparation course) : 12 weeks
- ICP: Introduction to Childminding Practice – NVQ1 Equivalent : 5 weeks
- Business Skills
- Crèche and Playgroup workers course – NVQ2 Equivalent
- Childcare Learning and Development – NVQ3 Equivalent

Workshops:
- First Aid
- Child protection
- Play for special needs
- Assertiveness training
- Food Hygiene

During these training sessions a free crèche is provided for our learners, run by our experienced and qualified crèche workers.

We also provide 1-1 support to help the future childminders with the registration and then to help them in their job and fulfill their career goals.

CCS also offers support for registered childminders to reduce isolation they can feel, especially during holidays. This is done by weekly drop-in sessions, and by days out, soft play gym and play schemes during holidays.