CVS are OUT!
Potential is IN!

The best early years practitioners aren’t always the ones with the strongest CVs.

They’re the people with:

Emotional Intelligence

Compassion

Creativity

Communication skills

Patience

Energy and enthusiasm

Nature nurturing behaviours

Traditional recruitment struggles to assess these qualities objectively.

That’s why we recruit differently.

Using behavioural science, psychometrics and AI-powered career matching, we identify candidates who are naturally aligned to careers in childcare and early years education.

Recruitment designed for retention.

Our intelligent recruitment model analyses over 100 behavioural and motivational data points to create stronger matches between apprentices and employers.

We assess:

  • Personality and behavioural fit

  • Workplace preferences

  • Intrinsic motivators

  • Long-term career alignment

  • Communication and interpersonal strengths

  • Motivations for working with children

The Result?

Better apprentice engagement. Better retention. Better outcomes for children.

Why Early Years Employers Choose Us

We don’t just recruit apprentices. We help build future educators.

Reduce staff turnover

Recruit values-led individuals

Improve long-term retention

Strengthen nursery culture

Build sustainable workforce pathways

Support diversity and inclusion

Improve recruitment confidence

Because the future of childcare depends on attracting and retaining the right people.

End to End Support

How it works

A simple, supported journey – from first conversation to first day (and beyond)

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  • 1

    We get to know your setting

    Understanding your team, your role, and what the right person looks like for you

  • 2

    We attract and assess the right candidates

    Through UrFuture’s recruitment expertise and our sector insight, we identify people with the right mindset and potential

  • 3

    You receive a tailored shortlist

    Carefully selected candidates, with clear insights to support your decision

  • 4

    We support you through onboarding and training

    From interviews to enrolment onto an apprenticeship, we’re with you every step of the way

Your handy guide

Everything you need to know about recruiting apprentices

If you’d like a clearer picture of how the process works, download our practical employer guide.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • A step-by-step overview of the recruitment journey
  • What happens at each stage – from vacancy to onboarding
  • How we assess and shortlist candidates
  • What to expect from our team and how we support you

More Than A Recruitment Service

We support the full learner journey.

From recruitment and employability support through to apprenticeship delivery and career progression, we work with learners every step of the way.

We help young people:

Build confidence

Develop employability skills

Understand their strengths and potential

Access meaningful career opportunities

Progress within the early years sector

This isn’t just about filling vacancies.

It’s about helping shape the next generation of childcare professionals.

Ready to recruit your next apprentice?

Let’s build a stronger team and a brighter future for early years together.

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