Childcare
Description
Within childcare we offer a range of courses and qualifications from Levels 2 – 5, including: Early Years Practitioners (EYP), Early Years Educators (EYE), Early Years Advanced Practitioners (EYAP),and Leadership and Management in Childcare, both Apprenticeships and stand-alone qualifications. Our qualified and experienced tutors and assessors will guide you every step of the way, giving you the skills to excel and progress
Key Features
Gain an accredited qualification awarded by NCFE
Earn while you’re learning
Full support from our tutors and assessors
What’s involved
If you decide that an apprenticeship is the route for you, then it can last from 12-24 months, depending on the level of your apprenticeship. We will meet the needs of both yourself and the employer to deliver on and off the job training. On completion of the course you will receive an industry recognised qualification from NCFE.
The apprenticeship is generally split into three main components: the first, where one of our tutors will come out to your workplace and observe and assess the skills you have gained whilst working; the second part contains all the theory behind why you do the things you do in the workplace and finally the Maths & English, if they are required and depending upon your situation you may not need to do this part.
Funding
Due to the funding eligibility rules, from the Education and Skills Funding Agency, it is best to speak with one of our advisers, but as a quick guide, based on age:
16-18 – We can usually offer Apprenticeships fully funded for these qualifications.
19+ – Depending on your situation and prior qualifications we have a wide range of funding options including 95% funded, to advanced learner loans that you only pay back when you earn over £26,575 a year (further details)


Entry requirements
None of these qualifications have entry requirements, although we recommend for the Level 4 qualifications that you have relevant experience.
However, we would recommend getting in touch with us and one of our helpful recruitment team can discuss the qualifications with you and find one that fits your requirements.
Progression
All of our qualifications have excellent progression opportunities, whether you are completing your Level 2 and looking to progress onto the higher levels or you’re finishing your Level 4 and looking to progress onto a University degree course – our tutors and assessors will help you every step of the way.

Courses we offer
Level 2 Early Years
Practitioner
Early Years Educator
Level 3
Level 4 Children and Young
People’s Family Practitioner
Level 5 Children Young People and Families Manager
Level 3 Award For Special Educational Needs Coordinators In Early Years Settings
Level 3 Award For Special Educational Needs Coordinators In Early Years Settings
Interested to know more?
Find out moreLevel 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner
“It has helped me develop my confidence by gaining hands on experience”Chloe, CYPW L2
“…My confidence has grown whilst in my placement…”Aimi, EYE L3
“I meet with my assessor every month and I am enjoying the course..”Lucy, CYPW L2
Interested?
Contact us today for more information or even just for a friendly chat