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Elegibility & Enrolment
Training & Learning
Support & Progress Tracking
Assessment & Completion
Assessment

Elegibility & Enrolment

  • Apprentices must be employed in a relevant role for at least 30 hours per week (or a minimum of 16 hours with an agreed extension).
  • Employers and apprentices sign a commitment statement outlining their responsibilities.

Training & Learning

  • Apprentices complete a mix of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning (a minimum of 6.5 hours per week).
  • Training sessions are delivered online and in person by industry-experienced professionals.

Support & Progress Tracking

  • Each apprentice is assigned a dedicated programme lead for one-to-one guidance.
  • Regular progress reviews ensure apprentices stay on track.

Assessment & Completion

  • and knowledge.
  • Upon successful completion, they receive an industry-recognised qualification.

Assessment

You will complete tasks and assignments during your apprenticeship to build your portfolio. Programme Leads provide tailored feedback on these, but they aren’t formally graded. Instead, they help build your knowledge and prepare you for your final assessment. 

Your final grade is determined from the End Point Assessment (EPA) you complete towards the end of the programme. An EPA typically includes a project, observation, and/or professional discussion, and is assessed by an external End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). 

 

Eligibility

There is no age limit to studying an apprenticeship.

So long as you are aged 16 or over and are eager to learn, you can apply. 

Each programme has its own eligibility criteria.

Who can apply

Our apprenticeship programmes are open to all schools and nurseries, whether you are a levy-paying or non-levy-paying employer. Apprenticeships can be used to upskill existing staff or to train new hires, providing a structured, high-quality professional development pathway.

 

All apprentices will be subject to appropriate DBS checks and required to undertake safeguarding training. 

Exclusive NUS card access

As an apprentice, you’ll gain access to an NUS card - something not typically available to other colleagues.

This provides a range of exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, travel, and more, offering real savings and added value throughout their apprenticeship journey.

Exclusive NUS card access
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