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Have you always wanted to work with children to make a positive difference in their lives? Then a career in one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors could be for you. You can learn first-hand how children and young people develop and learn at a number of levels including childcare, nurseries, education, or by doing youth work or charity work.
Coleg Cambria’s Childcare courses are both practical and theory based, with an emphasis on work experience. At every step you’ll be supported by our expert tutors/assessors, who will work with you to develop your knowledge and skills in caring for children as well as helping them to grow and learn.
What courses are availableEntry to Health, Social & Childcare
- 04/09/2023
- Yale
Level 1 Health, Social Care and Childcare
- 04/09/2023
- Yale
Level 2 Children’s Care, Play Learning and Development
- 04/09/2023
- Yale
Level 2 Children’s Care, Play Learning and Development
- 06/09/2023
- Deeside
Level 3 Children’s Care, Play Learning and Development
- 04/09/2023
- Deeside
Level 3 Children’s Care, Play Learning and Development
- 04/09/2023
- Yale
Entry to Health, Social & Childcare
- 04/09/2023
- Yale
Level 1 Health, Social Care and Childcare
- 04/09/2023
- Yale
Level 2 Children’s Care, Play Learning and Development
- 04/09/2023
- Yale
Level 2 Children’s Care, Play Learning and Development
- 06/09/2023
- Deeside
Level 3 Children’s Care, Play Learning and Development
- 04/09/2023
- Deeside
Level 3 Children’s Care, Play Learning and Development
- 04/09/2023
- Yale

Katy Rider
Studied – Level 3 Child Care Learning and Development
Currently – Studying a Masters in Speech and Language Therapy at Manchester Metropolitan University
“I have always been interested in child development and working with children.
Completing the Level 3 Childcare Learning and Development qualification helped me get into University to study BA (Hons) Disability Studies in Education and gain a role as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.
“The course gave me experience of working with children and individuals with speech and communication difficulties, and provided me with the knowledge and understanding of how to support and address communication difficulties through planning, play and meaningful activity.
I am due to start a Masters in Speech and Language Therapy this September to become a Speech and Language Therapist.”

Frankie McCamley
Studied – A Level English, Drama, Maths and French
Currently – Presenter and News Correspondent for the BBC
“I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do in the future, so I chose a range of different subjects to study at A Level. I’m now employed by the BBC as a Presenter and News Correspondent and studying at Yale Sixth gave me the confidence and skills to go onto university. I made some amazing friends, had some great teachers who I’ll never forget and had a great time in Wrexham!
“I look back on my time at Yale with pride and fondness and will never forget it!”
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Deeside, Deeside Sixth, and Cambria University Centre have an excellent skills reputation. The award-winning Engineering Centre of Excellence is one of the best engineering training facilities in the UK and the recently opened University Centre featuring world-class facilities to support degree-level students.
The sports facilities are some of the best in the region and we also boast the Estyn rated ‘excellent’ Toybox Nursery available to students and the community.
Where To Find Us
- Coleg Cambria Deeside
- Kelsterton Road, Connah’s Quay
- Deeside,
- Flintshire
- CH5 4BR
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- Access to Higher Education
- Beauty, Spa and Complementary Therapies
- Business, Leadership and Enterprise
- Childcare and Education
- Construction
- Brickwork
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Painting & Decorating
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Plastering
- Creative Industries – Creative Media Production
- Creative Industries – Sound Engineering
- Creative Industries – Music Production
- Digital Technologies. Computing & IT
- Engineering – Fabrication and Welding
- Engineering – Manufacturing and Maintenance
- Engineering – Motor Vehicle
- English & Maths
- Foundation Skills
- Hairdressing
- Health and Social Care
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Lifestyle Fitness caters for all fitness levels and age groups, with professionally qualified instructors available to provide personal routines to help you reach your fitness goals. With a range of membership options to choose from, there is something for everyone.
Opening Times
- Monday to Friday: 6am to 9.30pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 7am to 7pm
- Bank Holidays: 8am to 4pm.
Salon Cambria offers a range of hair, beauty and complementary therapies offering all aspects of professional treatments to the public at fantastic prices.
Salon Cambria allows our students to develop their skills in a supervised and controlled environment, enabling them to gain the skills needed to work in the industry. All students are trained to the highest of standards and offer clients the latest of treatments at a fraction of high street prices.
We are open for appointments to the general public, as well as students, throughout term time.
A full range of retail products and gift vouchers are available at Salon Cambria main reception.
Potential clients wishing to undertake treatments must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Haircutting is available to under 16s when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Opening Times (Term-Time Only)
- Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm.
Monday to Friday
- Breakfast: 9am to 11am
- Lunch: 12pm to 1.45pm.
Opening Times:
- Monday & Friday: 8.30am to 4pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8.30am to 6pm.
There is limited, free car parking available on site offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We also offer a number of parking spaces for people with disabilities near the entrances of our buildings.
Term time
- Monday: 8.30am – 5pm
- Tuesday – Thursday: 8.30am – 6pm
- Friday: 8:30 – 4pm
Half terms and holidays
- Monday – Thursday: 8.30am – 4.30pm
- Friday: 8.30am – 4pm
Call 01978 267277 if you need to renew your books.
For all library enquiries please email library@cambria.ac.uk
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Welcome
Yale has a long-standing excellent reputation and is home to many vocational courses and apprenticeships. Having recently undergone a £20m redevelopment, Yale boasts specialist teaching facilities, science laboratories, computer suites and art studios.
All students have access to the latest technology and are encouraged to use the university-style library. The creative industries facilities at Yale are some of the best in the region.
Commercial facilities include the brand new iâl Restaurant, iâl Flowers and recently renovated Salon iâl.
Where To Find Us
- Coleg Cambria Yale
- Grove Park Road
- Wrexham
- LL12 7AB
360° Virtual Tours
If you’ve ever wanted to check out what the site looks like before you visit or start your journey with us, now you can from the comfort of your own home.
If you have a VR headset, you can view the tour in Virtual Reality.
Select a facility/building to launch a tour:
Find the right course for you at Yale
Campus Highlights
Science Laboratories
Computer Suite
Performing Arts Studio
Regional Print Centre
Library
Spin Studio
iÂl Salon
iÂl Restaurant
iÂl Coffee Shop
iÂl Flowers
Good To Know
Further Education
- Access to Higher Education
- Applied Science
- Art & Design
- Beauty, Spa and Complementary Therapies
- Business, Leadership and Education
- Childcare and Education
- Creative Industries – Music Performance, Performing Arts and Backstage Theatre Production
- Digital Technologies
- Floristry
- Foundation Skills
- Hairdressing & Barbering
- Health and Social Care
- Hospitality and Catering
- Sport & Fitness
- Travel and Tourism
- Uniformed Public Services
Higher Education
Term time
- Monday – Wednesday: 8am – 6pm
- Thursday: 8am – 5pm
- Friday: 8am – 4.15pm
Half terms and holidays
- Monday – Thursday: 8.30am – 4.30pm
- Friday: 8.30am – 4pm
Call 01978 267607 if you need to renew your books.
For all library enquiries please email library@cambria.ac.uk
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