Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Early Years apprenticeships develop skilled, confident practitioners who play a vital role in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing during the most formative stage of life.

These programmes build strong knowledge of child development, safeguarding, playbased learning, and positive relationships, giving colleagues the expertise to contribute effectively within early years settings.

Whether building essential practitioner skills or preparing colleagues to lead and shape highquality practice, the Early Years apprenticeship pathways provide clear, structured routes for professional growth across the sector.

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Level 3

The Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship provides practitioners with the core knowledge and skills required to support children from birth to five. The programme covers safeguarding, child development, theories of play, SEND and inclusion, health and safety, observation and assessment, and the principles of positive relationships and behaviour.

It is designed for those beginning their career in early years or taking on responsibilities within a nursery, preschool, or early years classroom.

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Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

Level 5

The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship develops experienced practitioners into confident leaders of early years practice. The programme explores leadership in child development, curriculum design, SEND and inclusion, wellbeing, observation and assessment, partnership with families, and coaching and mentoring within early years teams.

It supports colleagues who are ready to lead practice, guide others, and contribute to highquality provision across early years settings.

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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Early Years apprenticeships develop skilled, confident practitioners who play a vital role in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing during the most formative stage of life.