Walsall FIS offers up-to-date information, advice and help on services for families in Walsall.
Working in childcare
Working with children can be incredibly rewarding. If you are thinking about a career change and are interested in working in childcare, please download our Working in childcare: Your options booklet.
If you need further information, below are some links you may find useful:
Childcare Workforce Development Council (CWDC)
The CDWC site is full of lots of information about different childcare careers and the qualifications that you will need to work in childcare.
Website: www.cwdcouncil.org.uk/
Local Community Associations
Your local Community Association runs lots of courses, including those based around childcare. To find your local CA click here.
Walsall College
Walsall College is located in the centre of Walsall and runs a variety of different courses, including childcare based ones.
Website: www.walsallcollege.ac.uk
Walsall Adult Community College
Walsall College Of Continuing Education offers many different types of adult education such as online adult education, IT training courses, access training courses and much more.
Telephone: 01922 654510
If you need further help or advice please contact Walsall FIS and the Duty Officer will arrange for someone to call you back to discuss your options further.
If are are interested in looking after children in your own home and becoming a childminder, click here.
If you already work in a setting in Walsall please visit our Provider's Homepage for information about the support available to settings, our Courses page for details of training opportunities or our Early Years Professionals page for details of undertaking your EYPS.