Training & consultancy

Training with compassion, empowering every life

Gain a recognised qualification and step into a career caring for others — across early years, education, health & social care and adult care — with one-to-one support from induction right through to completion.

  • Levels 1 to 4 available
  • Awarding-body guided learning hours
  • One-to-one, individualised support
An early years practitioner supporting young children with a learning activity
QUALIFICATIONS L1–L4Register from Level 1 and progress upward
FUNCTIONAL SKILLSEnglish and maths alongside your studies
WORKPLACE SUPPORTWe liaise with your managers and mentors

Training should help you do the job with confidence and competence

Clear communication is key. We work together — you, us and your workplace — so you meet the standards, link theory to practice and complete your qualification.

You have the drive

  • You want to work with children and young people
  • You want a recognised qualification behind you
  • You are ready to learn and put theory into practice

We provide the structure

  • A clear induction, targets and guided learning hours
  • Resources matched to your learning style and needs
  • Feedback in writing and in your one-to-one sessions

Qualifications

Choose the level that fits your experience

You can start at the level that suits you. Your previous experience helps you choose — and if you have already gained Level 1 or Level 2, you can progress from there towards Level 3 and Level 4 where applicable.

  1. L1

    Level 1 — Foundation

    Start here to build your confidence and core knowledge, ready to progress into the sector.

  2. L2

    Level 2 — Progression

    Develop practical skills with workplace assessment and observation, linking theory to practice.

  3. L3

    Level 3 — Practitioner

    Deepen your expertise with structured observations and a performance review with your teacher or manager.

  4. L4

    Level 4 — Advanced (where applicable)

    Open up more opportunities within the education of children and young people.

Functional Skills come first. Your Functional Skills assessment and diagnostics are part of making a start — they identify the level you are ready to begin at, so you are placed on the right qualification from day one.

Support & resources

Everything you need to succeed

Training that helps you grow — with the right support around you at every stage.

Resources for your learning style

Materials are provided in a format suitable for your individual needs, with up-to-date research links shared throughout your studies.

Duty of care & good practice

Understand the policies and procedures to follow and the inclusive, positive approach to working with children and young people.

Guidance from professionals

Learn about the roles of the different professionals involved in a child or young person's education and how they support planning.

Building real, employable skills

Assignments are checked for plagiarism and AI. Writing in your own words builds the report and review skills you'll use in the sector.

Clear targets, submitted on time

Targets are set so assignments and evidence are submitted in time to be marked, keeping your progress on track.

One-to-one communication

Regular one-to-one sessions let you ask questions and agree how to close any gaps — by Q&A or professional discussion.

Built around you, from induction to completion

L1–L4
Qualification levels you can progress through
4
Sectors covered across care and education
1:1
Individualised support throughout your studies

How it works

Complete your qualification in four supported steps

Clear communication is key. We work together with you and your workplace so you can complete your qualification with confidence.

  1. 1

    Induction & targets

    We discuss your units, assessment criteria and guided learning hours, set clear targets, and liaise with your workplace managers and mentors to keep routines running smoothly.

  2. 2

    Individualised learning

    Sessions are tailored to your learning needs and style, with resources in a format that suits you. Volunteering can help you gain experience if you are not already in a setting.

  3. 3

    Assessment & observation

    From your second month you carry out assessments and observations towards your portfolio. For Levels 2 and 3, workplace observations take place — the first after a couple of months, the second midway.

  4. 4

    Feedback & performance review

    Feedback is given in writing and in your one-to-one sessions, through Q&A or professional discussion. A final performance review with your teacher or manager confirms your competency.

Your pathway

Find the training that fits where you are

Wherever you are starting from, there is a route that suits you — and support to help you move forward.

New to the sector

Making a start

Choosing a level that builds your confidence and core knowledge. Your previous experience helps you choose the qualification based on the career you want to build.

  • Choose your level
  • Functional Skills identify your level
  • Confidence & core knowledge
Progressing

Building your career

Progressing from your chosen level helps you meet the required standards and start linking theory to practice, building evidence towards your portfolio.

  • Meet the required standards
  • Link theory to practice
  • Portfolio of evidence
Advancing

Going further

Completing your chosen qualification opens up more opportunities within the education of children and young people, including health & social care — to start working and progress to the next level.

  • More opportunities
  • Into health & social care
  • Progress to the next level

Sectors we cover

Training across the care and education sector

Whether you are just starting out or looking to progress, we provide support across childcare, education and health & social care.

Early Years

Support young children’s learning and development, understanding their individual needs and how to plan for them.

Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools

Work alongside teachers and professionals to help children and young people meet their full potential.

Health & Social Care

Build the knowledge and duty of care to support people with a positive, inclusive approach. Dementia and Autism are knowledge qualifications, while Adult Care is a six-week preparation that allows you to start working in residential care or with agencies.

  • Certificate L3 in Understanding Dementia Care

    Knowledge qualification

  • Certificate L3 in Understanding Autism Care

    Knowledge qualification

  • Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

    Six-week preparation for residential care or agency work

Employability guidance

Support to help you into work

Alongside your qualification, we help you build the skills to find and secure a role in the sector.

CV writing

Build a clear, confident CV that shows off your skills, experience and the qualification you are working towards.

Cover letters

Learn how to write cover letters that stand out and speak directly to the role you are applying for.

Interview preparation

Prepare for interviews with practical guidance so you can present yourself well and answer with confidence.

Mindset & motivation

Understand the importance of a positive mindset and motivation in building — and sustaining — your career.

About AR-HA Ltd

Training and consultancy that puts you first

AR-HA Ltd promotes training and consultancy to help you achieve qualifications and make a start in the childcare sector. We support you to meet the standards and guided learning hours set by your awarding body, linking theory to practice every step of the way.

  • Individualised sessions built around your learning needs
  • Close liaison with your workplace managers and mentors
  • Clear targets so evidence is submitted and marked on time
  • Feedback through writing, Q&A or professional discussion

FAQs

Questions people ask before they enrol

Register your interest

Tell us where you are on your journey and the qualification you're interested in. We'll be in touch to discuss your induction.