• Level 2

    The minimum duration of this apprenticeship is 8 months.

    Administration Assistant

  • Level 2

    8 to 12 Months

    Early Years Practitioner

  • Level 3

    8 to 12 Months

    Early Years Educator

  • Level 3

    The minimum duration is 8 months, our recommended duration for this programme is 10 months

    Customer Service Specialist

  • Level 5

    8 to 18 Months

    Early Years Lead Practitioner

  • Level 2

    8 Months

    Early Years Chef

  • Level 1

    5 hours

    Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health

  • Level 2

    6 hour course with a professional discussion and practical scenario

    First Aid for Youth Mental Health

  • Level 2

    10 hours

    First aid for Mental Health

  • Level 3

    15 hours

    Supervising First Aid for Mental Health

  • Level

    3 hours

    How to Manage Anxiety and Burnout

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Who are we?

We deliver training that helps early years settings raise standards, strengthen teams, and give children the best start in life.

Early years providers play a vital role in shaping children’s futures — but often face challenges with recruitment, retention, and meeting EYFS standards. Connect2EarlyYears supports nurseries and childcare providers through tailored programmes that build confident teams, improve practice, and create clear career pathways.

  • Expert-led training designed by professionals with real experience in early years

  • Programmes that develop practitioners, inspire leaders, and raise the quality of care and education

  • Specialist pathways, including our unique Early Years Chef apprenticeship

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Why choose Connect2EarlyYears

Training people who care for others

At Connect2EarlyYears, we’re passionate about helping nurseries and childcare providers deliver the very best start in life. Our practical, people-focused training helps every member of your team grow in confidence and capability — from new practitioners to experienced leaders.

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    Targeted training for your needs

    We design programmes around the unique needs of each setting, helping nurseries and childcare providers strengthen teams and improve outcomes for children.

  • 2

    Your single, sustainable source for skills

    From practitioners and managers to specialist support staff like chefs, we provide a full setting offer that raises standards across your whole team.

  • 3

    Your skills, built on our experience

    Our trainers have worked in early years themselves, bringing real insight, empathy, and practical know-how to every programme.

  • 4

    Nationwide and at your side

    Local trainers with early years backgrounds supporting providers across England, working alongside your teams wherever you are.

We’re an award-winning team

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News & Blogs

Stay up to date with the latest news, insights, and updates from our team

  • Early Years Education employers urged to ‘Commit to Youth’ and develop the next generation of childcare professionals

    'First Job. Future Career.' campaign highlights the importance of apprenticeships, workplace support and career progression in creating opportunities for young people. Early years education employers are being encouraged to play a greater role in tackling Britain's youth employment crisis...

  • Three years at the top: Connect2Care celebrates national apprenticeship award

    Connect2Care is celebrating after The Opportunity Provider was named Apprenticeship Provider of the Year...

  • Government announces major youth employment drive and apprenticeship reforms

    The UK Government has announced a new national initiative aimed at creating 200,000 jobs...

  • Financial incentives of apprenticeships for businesses

    UNLOCK THOUSANDS IN SAVINGS The financial incentives employers can access by employing an apprentice...

  • Connect2AdultCare celebrates Supplier of the Year win at the Leaders in Care Awards 2026

    Training people who care for others is what we do. Being recognised for the difference it makes is something worth celebrating. Connect2AdultCare, part of Connect2Care, has been named Supplier of the Year – Care Homes at the Leaders in...

  • Britain’s First Job Problem: Why Career Starter Sectors Matter

    By Mike Worley, Managing Director, The Opportunity Provider For years we have talked about...

  • Is your Early Years apprenticeship provider helping your nursery grow?

    Choosing an apprenticeship provider is one of those decisions that's easy to make once...

  • From First Job to Future Career

    Why adult care and early years must be part of the youth employment conversation...

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