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What is my route/journey into the sector?


There are various routes into the early education and childcare sector.

For young people in GM

The Beeline (external website) tool has been developed to help you identify the courses and qualifications on offer at age 14,16 and 18 that can lead to a career in early education and childcare.  

The Greater Manchester Apprenticeship and Careers Service - GMACS (external website) can help you find opportunities, access resources and directly apply for apprenticeships in the sector.  

For college courses and adult skills pathways offered by colleges in GM please visit the links below.  

Bury College (External Website)

Bolton College (External Website)

Cheadle College (External Website)

Hopwood Hall College and University Centre (External Website)

Marple College (External Website)

Oldham College (External Website)

Stockport College (External Website)

Tameside College (External Website)

The Manchester College (External Website)

Trafford College (External Website)

Wigan & Leigh College (External Website)

You can find more about the approved qualifications and how to progress your career here (external website)