Take Your First Step into Childcare

Moray SWAP is delivering a Step into Childcare short course designed to build confidence, practical skills and real understanding of what working in childcare involves.

Start Date: Monday 1 June 2026
Duration: 14 days (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 2.30pm)
Location: UHI Moray

This course is ideal for people who may be unsure of their next step, returning to learning or work, or seeking a supported route into the childcare sector. It combines recognised certifications with hands on experience, giving participants something meaningful to take forward.

Participants will benefit from:

• Childcare First Aid certification
• REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene
• Industry visits
• Learning about play and outdoor play
• Child development
• Safeguarding
• Supporting children’s behaviour

By the end of the course, participants will have improved confidence, a clearer understanding of the childcare sector, and practical evidence of their commitment and readiness, whether they choose to progress into further education, employment or self employment as a childminder.