Early Years & Childcare · Levels 2 & 3
Early Years & Childcare Apprenticeship
A practical, workplace-based route into early years and childcare, building the professional competence and confidence needed to progress in the sector.
Who It’s For
People beginning or developing a career in early years and childcare — including those new to the sector and existing practitioners working towards the next level.
What You’ll Learn
Child development, safeguarding, early years frameworks, professional practice standards and the practical skills used every day in an early years setting. Level 3 builds on the foundational knowledge gained at Level 2.
Level
Level 2 and Level 3
Duration
9–12 months
Delivery
Workplace-based learning with structured teaching and assessor support
Entry requirements
Talk to our team — requirements vary by level and employment status
Qualification / outcome
Recognised early years qualification on successful completion
Progression
Level 3 study, room leader and management pathways, further CPD
Funding / fees
Talk to our team about current funding and eligibility
Employer relevance
Builds a confident, work-ready early years workforce for employers