Teacher Training and Qualifications
Tiny Thinkers UK
At Tiny Thinkers UK, we proudly support aspiring educators and teaching assistants through flexible, accredited courses that build confidence, competence, and care. Our training reflects the British education standards for excellence, inclusion, and ethical teaching practice, from introductory learning to advanced early-years qualifications.
A. Entry-Level Teaching Pathways
- 1. Award in Preparing to Work in Schools – introduction to school settings and support roles.
- 2. Award in Introduction to Early Years Settings – first step into childcare and early learning.
- 3. Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning – practical classroom knowledge for new practitioners.
- 4. Award in Education and Training (AET) – foundation for adult or vocational teaching.
- 5. Certificate in Principles of Working with Children, Young People and Families – child development, safeguarding, and family engagement.
B. CACHE & Early-Years Qualifications
- 6. CACHE Certificate in an Introduction to Early Years Education and Care – grounding in early-years theory and practice.
- 7. CACHE Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) – prepares professionals to work with children from birth to five.
- 8. CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education – focuses on holistic child development and wellbeing.
- 9. CACHE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce – combines study and supervised practice in early learning.
- 10. CACHE Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning – ideal for classroom or nursery assistants.
- 11. CACHE Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning – advanced route for experienced support staff.
- 12. CACHE Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges – leadership and reflective practice in education.
C. Learning Difficulties & Inclusive Education
- 13. Award in Supporting Learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) – awareness and inclusive strategies.
- 14. Certificate in Understanding Autism – recognising and supporting autistic learners.
- 15. Certificate in Understanding ADHD and Dyslexia – inclusive approaches for diverse learning needs.
- 16. Award in Children and Young People’s Mental Health – understanding wellbeing and early intervention.
- 17. Diploma in Supporting Learners with SEN – deeper expertise for specialist classroom roles.
- 18. Award in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Education – promoting fairness and respect across all learning environments.