The London School of Childcare Studies

Welcome to the London School of Childcare Studies, a leading institution dedicated to empowering those passionate about nurturing the next generation.

Our aim is to equip learners with the essential skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to excel in the childcare and early education sectors.

We offer various qualifications, short courses, workshops, and career sessions.

We also deliver bespoke courses tailored to the needs of organisations and charities, supporting communities in creating safe and loving environments for children to thrive.

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Our Team
27
Expert Trainers
3000 +
Students
400 +
Placements

Our Mission

Our mission is to support those dedicated to improving children’s lives. By empowering caregivers and educators, we ensure every child feels safe, loved, and valued—because every child matters.

Our Founder

The London School of Childcare Studies was founded by Renata Papcunova, whose passion for early childhood education is deeply rooted in her personal life experiences. Growing up in a less privileged background, she understood firsthand the vital importance of having someone to provide safety, love, and advocacy during childhood.

Determined to be the person she needed as a child, Renata established the school with a vision to inspire and empower childcare providers to become strong advocates for children.

She firmly believes that every child deserves someone who will champion their potential, and this belief forms the foundation of everything we do at the London School of Childcare Studies.

Why Choose Us

Our professional trainers have years of experience working in the childcare profession and are there to support you throughout your training.

Accessible Training

Live sessions are delivered virtually, or at easily accessible training venues in central London.

Payment Options

Spread the cost of your training courses via our monthly payment scheme.

Online Learning

With our comprehensive eLearning platform, study online at your own pace and around other commitments whilst being supported by our trainers.

Work Experience

Gain valuable work experience graduating from our programs.

Earn While You Learn

Our foundation programmes allow you to work and earn whilst studying.

Student Support

Our trainers and support team are on standby to help you throughout your training

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Fully Qualified or Accredited Courses

Foundation courses are comprehensive studies with element of assessment, and lead to either an NCFE (CACHE) qualification, or accreditation with OCN (the Open College Network).
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Registered with the UKRLP

The UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) is a central system where UK government departments, agencies, and organisations can find and share important information about learning providers. It allows providers to update their details in one place, making it easier to share with groups like the Skills Funding Agency, UCAS, and others.

Each learning provider is allocated a UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN).

Our UKPRN is 10084630

ELCAS Approved Learning Provider

The London School of Childcare Studies is an Approved Learning Provider for the Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme (ELCAS), offered by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support ex-service personnel in their career transitions.

The ELCAS scheme provides funding for training to help you build a future career. Serving MOD members can learn more about their Enhanced Learning Credits on the ELCAS website.

Starting a new career can feel overwhelming, but our team is here to help. Simply fill out our contact form, and we’ll get in touch to discuss your goals and find the right course for you.

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Courses for anyone wishing to register on the voluntary part of the Ofsted childcare register (vOCR).
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Who We Are

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Working with children is an important responsibility

Working within the Childcare profession is a rewarding career that holds great responsibility. Our vision is to increase the professional standards within the industry by teaching the most up-to-date curriculum and equipping students with relevant and useful skills that will prepare them for their careers.

To improve the opportunities for children through raising the competencies of childcare professionals with the latest knowledge on child development.

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