Apprenticeships have been introduced to meet the needs of both young people and business. They offer quality work based training as an alternative to full time study, leading to nationally recognised qualifications for well motivated young people. 16-18 year olds will benefit from full funding from the Learning and Skills Council. Those aged 19-24 will receive a large funding subsidy, employers may be asked to contribute to the cost of registration.  We also have a limited number of places for apprentices aged 25+.

Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to gain skills and nationally recognised Childcare Learning and Development, Supporting Teaching and Learning and Management qualifications sought by employers throughout the childcare sector. They are available at two levels, Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship, and we encourage progression to Advanced Apprenticeship where appropriate,

Throughout your Apprenticeship you will have the support of a Training Officer (TO).  The TO is there to help you with any problems and ensure that you receive good training and fair treatment in your workplace.  The TO will visit you regularly at your nursery setting.

What You Can Expect

You will receive tuition to support the underpinning knowledge required for your qualification.
You will receive regular monitoring and assessment in both the workplace and at training sessions.
There are no formal examinations within the practical element of your qualification; your work is assessed on an ongoing basis.
Assessment of key skills will consist of gathering a portfolio of evidence and a multiple choice test.

When can I start?

Most of our courses start at the beginning of a new term— i.e. three times a year, i.e. September, January and April.

What do I need to do next?

Call our Admissions Team on 0118 956 6995 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0118 956 6995 end_of_the_skype_highlighting for more information or complete an application form. For more information please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk

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