Despite the well-documented shortage of men opting for childcare jobs, one sixth form college has notched up a record year for male students taking childcare courses.
Ashton Sixth Form College in Lancashire currently has six male students who have completed the first year of one of the various courses on offer, which include the BTec Early Years National Certificate and Early Years National Diploma. All six are now into the second year of their respective courses.
Like many other further education establishments, Ashton College has always had difficulty attracting male students to childcare courses. It has actively targeted them for several years, forging links with local schools and advertising in the local press. Only this year has the college been rewarded with a significant increase.
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