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Whether you're leaving school, unemployed or just looking for a career you are passionate about, our Health & Social Care and Childcare courses are here to give you the skills you need for your dream job!

With courses covering topics such as safeguarding, communication, child development, person-centred care, health and wellbeing, and mental health, our courses provide a strong foundation for a range of careers in care, education and support services.
Plus, benefit from a financial bursary, smaller class sizes, and support from industry specialist tutors. GCSE results are not required for entry.

 

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We offer training that is designed to deliver a real work-based experience and use professional teaching staff from within the industry.

Find a course that's right for you. Whether you're interested in Health & Social Care, Early Years, or Children & Young People's Services, gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to start your career.

What courses do we offer?

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Level 2 Early Years

Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to begin a career in children and young people support, family support, or as an education assistant. Throughout the course, you will develop an understanding of child development, supporting learning through play, communication, safeguarding and child protection, health and wellbeing, and inclusive practice. The programme also covers working with parents and professionals, observation and assessment, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and children's physical, emotional and social development.

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Level 2 Health & Social Care

Discover the knowledge, skills and confidence to start a career in support work, care work, disability and mental health services, or hospital-based roles. During the course, you will develop an understanding of communication in care settings, person-centred care, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and wellbeing, safeguarding and protection, and professional responsibilities in care work. The programme also covers mental health, infection prevention and control, supporting mobility, personal hygiene, medication administration, dementia awareness, and helping individuals live independently at home.

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Level 1 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children & Young People's Services

Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to begin a career in health and social care, childcare and early years, community care, or support work. Throughout the course, learners will gain an understanding of care settings and roles, person-centred support, equality and inclusion, safeguarding, communication skills, health and safety, and human growth and development. The programme also covers learning disability awareness, working with others, leisure and social activities, healthy lifestyles, and an introduction to mental health.

Find Out More About Our Academies

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions by students before enrolling on the course.

Our Health & Social and Childcare courses are based within our Hair & Beauty Academies

Current locations cover Huddersfield, Middlesbrough and Sheffield.

From January 2027 locations include Huddersfield, Middlesbrough, Sheffield, Derby and Leeds

From August 2027 locations include Huddersfield, Middlesbrough, Sheffield, Derby, Leeds, Manchester and Chesterfield.

We offer Level 1 Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s & Young People’s Services, Level 2 Health & Social Care, and Level 2 Early Years courses, helping learners gain the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to progress into further study or careers in care, education and support services.

No. You can start this course without GCSE's or other qualifications.

Courses for under 19's by 31st August are fully funded.

For those aged 16-19 you may be eligible for a training bursary or allowance depending on which country you live in.

If you're aged 18 or over and live in a London borough. Once you are enrolled at your Academy, you can apply online through TfL by clicking here.

For all other regions your local council will have information on the services, discounts and concessions available in your area for travel - click here to find out more.

Support may also be available through the Bursary Fund. Contact Learner Support at help@learningcurvegroup.co.uk.

You will receive individual career advice whilst on the course to help you with your vocational choices.

Unlike traditional colleges, you can start anytime during the year. We have courses running across the entire calendar year.

Locations

Sheffield Hair and Beauty Academy

Orchard House, Leopold Street, Sheffield, S1 2GY 0114 2750201 beautyacademy@learningcurvegroup.co.uk

Huddersfield Hair and Beauty Academy

2nd Floor, Standard House, George Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4AD 01484 510625 beautyacademy@learningcurvegroup.co.uk

Middlesbrough Forward Start

Forward Start, Turford Avenue, TS3 9AT

Leeds Hair and Beauty Academy

4th Floor, 13-14 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QS 0113 2461966 beautyacademy@learningcurvegroup.co.uk

Derby Hair and Beauty Academy

100 Mansfield Road, Derby, DE1 3TT 01332 368333 beautyacademy@learningcurvegroup.co.uk

Chesterfield Hair and Beauty Academy

York House Chambers. St Marys Gate, Chesterfield, S41 7TH 01246 588773 beautyacademy@learningcurvegroup.co.uk

Manchester Hair and Beauty Academy

2nd Floor Colwyn Chambers, 19 York Street, Manchester, M2 3BA 0161 2367181 beautyacademy@learningcurvegroup.co.uk

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