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Top 4 rewarding careers in Childcare
There is an abundance of opportunities to work with children in the UK. In latest statistics published by the Department of Education, there is an estimated 72,000 childcare providers offering Ofsted registered childcare places, where early years provision is delivered by an estimated 363,400 staff.
Working with children can be highly rewarding and satisfying, requiring specific characteristics such as being patient, having the ability to stay calm in a crisis and having excellent communication and listening skills. Studying towards a childcare qualification can lead to a wide variety of professions, not just working as a childcare practitioner. Take a look at our top 4 most rewarding careers:
- Youth worker
- Play therapist
- Special Needs Teacher
- Family support worker