Make a change. Build a future. Provider toolkit

Essex County Council has launched the 'Make a change. Build a future.' campaign to promote careers in early years and childcare in Essex. The toolkit includes a suite of materials such as social media assets, newsletter banners and A4 posters.

We are making campaign materials available to you and have created this toolkit to help early years and childcare providers operating in Essex to recruit more staff. Essex providers can use the toolkit for their recruitment campaigns.

'Make a change. Build a future.' key messages

General sector

Looking to make a difference in your next role? Find out how you could shape the lives of young children and enjoy the rewards of an exciting career in early years and childcare.
Broaden your career prospects by working in early years and childcare. Benefit from access to formal qualifications, training and learning and development.
There are many different career paths you could take in early years and childcare. From leadership roles, to SEND coordinators, find the right fit for you.
If you’ve left school and aren’t sure what to do next, find out about the opportunities available in early years and childcare. You’ll enjoy a fulfilling career supported by a team of dedicated professionals.

Level 2 and Level 3

If you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in early years and childcare and are looking to return to the sector, it’s easier than you think.
Looking to return to a rewarding career where you can make a real difference? Find out about returning to early years and childcare and come back to play.
There are many benefits to working in early years and childcare, from improved career prospects and flexible working, to shaping the lives of young children. Find out how to return to a job you’ll love.

Childminding

Looking for a rewarding and flexible career? You could receive government funding to help you start up your own childminding business. Make a difference and be your own boss.
Childminders can enjoy flexible working hours that fit around their own circumstances while offering professional childcare and education to other families.
Childminders play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development and support them to become lifelong learners If this sounds like the career for you, find out more.

How to use the messaging

Please incorporate the key messages in your:

job adverts
social media posts
newsletters
website content

How you can support the campaign

help us attract new and returning early years professionals to the sector by using our campaign toolkit to share messages through your networks and channels
promote our campaign by using positive language and highlighting the benefits of a career in early years and childcare. This could include career progression and flexible working hours
when promoting the campaign, think about what makes your setting unique and what the sector offers those looking to start or return to a career in early years and childcare
share and engage with our social media posts
use the #BuildAFuture hashtag on social media

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