Work-based, Government backed, CACHE and QCF
childcare training qualifications & apprenticeships

SmallTime, childcare training Sussex. Offering work-based childcare education for learners of all ages.

Our students include school-leavers looking for an alternative to college, older learners who want a career change. Plus others who already work with children but want a valuable qualification to improve their career prospects.

We were among the first to offer the new CACHE Award, Certificate and Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (QCF). These Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship certificates are suitable for all 16 plus learners. Many students are eligible for full Government funding. This can make the courses completely free of charge.

The childcare education comprises of work placement in a nursery or pre-school with on-going, assessed course work and tutoring days at our centre. We are proud of our success rate. Our students have found great jobs caring for children in nurseries, pre-schools and primary schools.

Earn while you learn. Our highly trained, friendly assessors visit learners in the workplace. We guide all ages of learner through apprenticeships and caring for children courses throughout Surrey and Sussex. We can also help you in finding a suitable placement once your training is complete.

The study centre is easily-accessible, situated close to Gatwick Airport and near Crawley town centre.

Why choose an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are recognized, government-backed, established courses that equip learners with the practical job skills that they need and that businesses need.

Great for learners...


• earn a salary


• receive training


• gain childcare certification


• learn job-specific skills

Great for businesses…

• invest in the trained staff you need for the future


• wipe out agency costs


• gain highly motivated, productive workers


• 100% government-funded training

Please feel free to email us through the contact form or simply call us to discuss your Childcare qualification and course requirements.