Childcare Apprenticeships

  • Level 3

  • 17 Months

About the Apprenticeship

Early Years Educators, and other job roles such as nursery nurse and childminders, are highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings including full day care, children's centres, preschools, reception classes, and as childminders. They may either be working on their own or supervising others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

To undertake the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) process and provide the result prior to starting.

What qualifications will the learner receive?

  • Institute for Apprenticeships Early Years Educator Level 3, achievable at Pass or Distinction.
  • Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) or complete a first aid course delivered by one of the following types of organisations as per the EYFS requirements.

Why learn with us?

We put our learners at the heart of everything we do. All our apprentices receive tailored one to one support from both a dedicated learning tutor and a learning mentor to ensure they are well-supported throughout their apprenticeship journey with us. We are an award-winning training provider renowned for our diversity and inclusion values and have recently been awarded a 'Good' rating in our first full Ofsted Inspection.

"The skills and knowledge I’ve gained during my apprenticeship have given me the tools to understand each child’s needs and to support their development in the best way possible.

I have also greatly improved my confidence along the way and would like to thank Acorn Training for their support and patience."

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