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Building the Ambition Online Course
Understand the Building the Ambition national practice guidance for early learning and childcare in Scotland. Learn how this framework supports high-quality experiences for children from birth to school age, with a focus on relationships, responsive care, and play-based learning.
Your Building the Ambition certificate is included in the £35 Chefs Bay Academy licence, along with 130+ other CPD accredited courses. One payment, 12 months of access, no subscription.
Building the Ambition at a glance
Building the Ambition is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 30 mins to complete. The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.
| Duration | 30 mins, self-paced |
|---|---|
| Certificate | CPD Accredited, instant download |
| Price | £35 licence covering all 130+ courses |
| Access | 12 months, any device, unlimited retakes |
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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside. Your £35 licence covers this course and 130+ others, all CPD accredited, with 12 months of access.
What this course costs elsewhere
| Comparison | Typical single certificate | Chefs Bay Academy licence, all 130+ courses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £10-£40 per course, usually + VAT | £35 once, VAT included |
| Covers | One course | All 130+ courses |
| Access | Typically 60-90 days | 12 months, one person |
| Retakes | Often charged again | Unlimited, any course |
| Refunds | Varies by provider | Full refund within 14 days, if no certificate downloaded |
Market range from provider price lists, checked August 2026. £35 is the whole licence, covering all 130+ courses for 12 months, not a per-course price.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Building the Ambition
- The Importance of Relationships and Attachment
- Responsive Care and Nurturing Approaches
- Play-Based Learning and Child-Led Experiences
- Creating Enabling Environments
- Applying the Guidance in Practice
Who Needs This Course
Early years practitioners, nursery workers, childminders, and early learning managers working in Scottish early years settings who need to understand and apply this national practice guidance.
Your Certificate
Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download as a PDF the same day, with your name and the course title on it. Print it, email it to a manager, or attach it to a CV.
- PDF download, same day you pass
- CPD accredited by The CPD Certification Service
- Retake the assessment as often as you need
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