Student Placements

Student Placements

A Bright Horizons Student Placement gives you the perfect opportunity to learn more about a career in nursery education. As a forward-looking employer, we're commited to developing and nurturing the next generation of educators. 

You’ll discover what life is like in our nurseries, gain valuable industry experience, and get a taster of what your future with us could hold. 


During your placement, you will work alongside our fantastic nursery teams, learning about the many roles within the nursery environment.  

You will also get to work with the most exciting and inspiring minds in childcare – the children! They will challenge your thinking and learning every day, bring a smile to your face and ensure you always look forward to the week ahead. 

Using the experience and skills you gained from your student placement, you’ll be ready for the exciting, fulfilling and unique journey ahead.

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Our Blogs

Explore our Early Years placement blogs, designed to inspire and prepare students with the skills, insights, and expectations needed for a successful experience, helping you grow professionally and shape your future career in childcare.
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CV Writing Tips

Discover expert CV writing tips to help you stand out. Learn how to format your CV, highlight key skills and experience
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5 Benefits of Choosing an Early Years Student Placement

Early Years placements offer real experience, key skills, a recognised qualification, and career confidence.
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5 Tips to Help Your Prepare for Your Early Years Placement

Discover 5 practical tips to make the most of your Early Years placement, build confidence, connect with your team and kickstart your career
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7 Top Tips to Ace Your Early Years Student Placement Interview at Bright Horizons

Ace your Bright Horizons placement interview with 7 tips to show passion, experience, and teamwork — and launch your childcare career.
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No Experience? No Problem! How a Student Placement Can Launch Your Early Years Career

No nursery experience? No problem! Discover how to start your Early Years career with confidence, build key skills, and shine in your first 
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Mental Health: Why Your Early Years Placement Can Be Good for You and How to Keep It That Way

Discover how an Early Years student placement can boost your mental health, build confidence, and prepare you for a rewarding career.
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Come Meet the Team
Come meet the team virtually or in-person to discover all that Bright Horizons has to offer. 

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