Early Years Educator

Apprenticeship

Level 3

8 to 12 Months

About this course

Nurturing Young Minds, Shaping Bright Futures

Develop skilled practitioners who create safe, engaging, and inclusive environments where every child can learn, play, and thrive.

Empower your team to deliver high-quality early education and care through this comprehensive apprenticeship programme. Learners will gain essential knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, while building the confidence to plan activities that promote curiosity and creativity. They’ll also strengthen communication and partnership skills, working effectively with families and professionals to support children’s wellbeing and holistic development.

Course Details

  • Entry requirements: Employers will set their own entry requirements in order to start on this apprenticeship
  • Course duration: The minimum duration is 8 months, our recommended duration for this programme is 12 months.
  • Course delivery: Our blended approach combines face-to-face personalised support and online learning to ensure flexibility, progress, and meaningful development for every learner and employer.

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Discover the modules, topics, and skills that shape the apprentice learning journey.

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Benefits

How your organisation can benefit

Strengthen your early years team with practical training that builds capability, confidence, and long-term commitment.

  • Professional Expertise

    Develop Skilled, Confident Practitioners

    Build a capable workforce who understand early childhood development and deliver exceptional care and education.

  • Quality Practice

    Embed the EYFS Framework

    Ensure staff apply best practice in planning, observation, and assessment to support every child’s progress.

  • Safe Environments

    Champion Safeguarding and Inclusion

    Equip your team to create nurturing, inclusive spaces that prioritise safety, equality, and wellbeing.

  • Workforce Growth

    Strengthen Capability and Retention

    Support staff to gain recognised qualifications and grow within your organisation’s early years provision.

You might be interested in some of our other apprenticeships in Early Years Care

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  • Level 2

    8 to 12 Months

    Early Years Practitioner

  • Level 3

    8 to 12 Months

    Early Years Educator

  • Level 2

    8 Months

    Early Years Chef