Career Pathways:
Early Years Apprenticeship
An Early Years Apprenticeship is a great way to begin your career working with children. You’ll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience and recognised qualifications to grow in the early years sector.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Childcare Apprenticeship
This qualification is ideal for those working with children between birth and 5 years and looking to gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years.
Take a look at Lauren’s story here and find out how a level 1 qualification helped her to become a Room Manager.
Qualifications & Experience
- Required:
- Learners do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to undertake this qualification but must be aged 16 or over.
- Progression Opportunities:
- Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship upon completion
Level 3 Educator Childcare Apprenticeship
This course is suitable for those of you working in a childcare setting who may wish to progress to a senior or supervisory role. On completion of the Level 3 you may progress onto further qualifications, including Level 5.
A keenness to progress with Early Years/Childcare Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Required:
Working towards Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship
Paediatric First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete upon appointment, renewable 3 yearly)
Progression Opportunities:- Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship upon completion
Level 3 Early Years Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship
This course is ideal for team leaders or managers who are looking to extend their knowledge.
A keenness to progress with Early Years/Childcare Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Required:
- Level 2 Childcare Diploma
- Post-Qualifying experience with children ages 0 to 5 years old
- Paediatric First Aid
Certificate (or willingness to complete upon appointment, renewable 3 yearly)
- Progression Possibilities:
- Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship
- Level 2 Early Years Customer Service Apprenticeship
Level 5 Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship
The Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship is ideal for team members who aspire to be a leader within their early years setting. Typical job titles could include room leader, deputy manager, assistant manager, senior practitioner, early years coordinator, play leader, key worker and nursery officer.
A keenness to progress with Early Years/Childcare Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Required:
- Level 3 Early Years Educator Childcare Diploma
- Post-Qualifying Experience with children ages 0 to 5 years old
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete upon appointment, renewable 3 yearly)
- Progression Opportunities: