⭐ Early Years Careers Open Day

Explore your future in Early Years

Join us at Pen Green to discover how you can build a rewarding and meaningful career supporting children, families and communities.

Whether you are just starting your journey in Early Years or looking to progress into leadership, advanced study or teaching, our Open Day will help you explore the pathway that is right for you.

📅 Event details

Date: Thursday 16 April
Time: 10am–7pm (drop in at a time that suits you)
Location: Pen Green Centre, Corby

⭐ What to expect

At our Open Day, you will have the opportunity to:

• Meet our expert tutors and current students

• Learn about our relationship-led and research-informed approach

• Explore our learning environments and facilities

• Find out about flexible study options designed for working professionals

• Get personalised advice on your career and progression

• Discover funding and apprenticeship opportunities

• Ask questions in a friendly and supportive environment

⭐ Courses and pathways available

We offer a full range of professional development and higher education routes:

Apprenticeships

• Level 3 Early Years Educator

• Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

Degrees

• Foundation Degree (Arts) Early Childhood & Education

• BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top-Up)

• MA Early Childhood & Education

Teacher Training

• Early Years and Primary Initial Teacher Training

• PGCE and apprenticeship routes

Our programmes are designed to support you at every stage of your career, from entry-level training through to leadership, research and teaching.

⭐ Why study with Pen Green?

Pen Green is nationally recognised for outstanding practice, research and professional learning in Early Childhood. Our courses combine high-quality teaching, reflective practice and real-world learning to help you make a meaningful difference for children and families.

We work in close partnership with local authorities, schools and Early Years settings to ensure our training reflects the needs of the workforce and supports improved outcomes for children.

⭐ Who should attend?

This event is suitable for:

• Practitioners in Early Years settings

• School-based nursery and reception staff

• Childminders

• Career changers

• Graduates

• Employers looking to develop their workforce

• Anyone interested in working with young children