This qualification is specifically designed for workers in early years or playwork services who have gained sufficient experience and learning in their setting to have this formally accredited through a fasttrack system. The award is based on an assessment of your prior experience and learning called APEL.

The Certificate in Work with Children is available for those either working in an early years setting or a playwork setting, who are voluntary, paid, permanent, temporary or part-time. Individuals must be currently working in a level 3 role in a setting such as a nursery, playgroup, pre-school, creche or as a playworker. It may also be suitable for classroom assistants.