Training that Empowers You to Make a Difference
Whether you're starting a childcare business or developing your safeguarding skills, Stepping Stones offers accredited courses built to support you every step of the way.
🎉The Early Years Programme🎉
The Early Years Training Programme is designed for nurseries seeking to upskill their staff with accredited and practical training. Delivered fully online, the programme provides interactive courses, reporting, and administrative support — ensuring teams remain compliant, confident, and inspired in their roles.
Customisation
Policy & Procedure Integration: We host your nursery’s policies online and collect staff e-signatures, tracked in your reports. Tailored Training: If staff are struggling in a specific area, we can create a custom course designed just for your nursery. Tiered Learning Roles: Assign managers and reviewers to oversee staff progress, support learners, and ensure accountability.
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Getting Started Is Simple
💡 Step 1: Choose Your Course
Find the right training for your goals
Browse our full course catalogue — from safeguarding to full childcare qualifications. Each course includes clear guidance, a certificate, and lifetime access to your materials.
🧑💻 Step 2: Learn at Your Own Pace
Study flexibly with no deadlines
All of our courses are designed to fit around your schedule. You can pause and return at any time, and revisit modules even after you’ve completed them.
📜 Step 3: Get Certified
Download your certificate instantly
Once you pass the final quiz or task, your certificate will be issued automatically. NCFE-accredited qualifications come with an official certificate by post.
We believe great training should feel clear, supportive, and practical.
At Stepping Stones, we put real effort into designing courses that are easy to follow and genuinely useful in real work settings — not just tick-box content. We care about giving learners the confidence to use what they learn.
“Every course we create is built with real learners in mind. From flexible content to practical examples, we focus on what actually helps people feel confident in their work — whether that's safeguarding or starting a childcare business.”
“Really well put together and easy to follow. I finished the safeguarding bundle in one evening!”
Sophie L.
“Studying with Stepping Stones was a fantastic experience. The course felt supportive from start to finish — especially as someone returning to learning after years away. The layout was clear, the examples were relevant, and it helped me feel ready to take the next step in my career.”
Rachel P.
“I’ve already recommended the home-based childcare course to my manager.”
Mark T.
Trusted by Hundreds of Learners
Our courses are designed to be practical, flexible, and genuinely useful — and our learners agree.
What Makes Us Different
Accredited & Trusted
We’re an NCFE-approved provider offering nationally recognised qualifications.
Flexible Online Learning
Study at your own pace — anytime, anywhere, from any device.
Real-World Examples
Courses are built with practical guidance you can apply immediately.
Instant Certificates
Get proof of completion as soon as you finish — no waiting around.
Ongoing Support
Need help? We’re here with real people, not automated systems.
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