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College vs Apprenticeship in Early Years: Which Path Should You Take?

by Lauren Toole | Apr 17, 2026 | Blog, Careers, Further/ Higher Education (FE/ HE), Pre-Enrolment

Are you taking your GCSE’s this year and are wondering about your next steps? In this blog, we will look at apprenticeships vs college, and help you decide which path might be best for you. Planning for your future can be tricky and you may be considering a...

From Apprentice to Room Leader: Holly’s Early Years Journey

by Lauren Toole | Jan 27, 2026 | After Programme, Blog, Careers, On Programme

What made you choose an early years apprenticeship and how did you get started? I have always wanted to work with children but never understood how it all worked, and I didn’t ever have the confidence to just call up a nursery and ask the questions. I went...

Showcase Magazine: Winter 2026

by Lauren Toole | Nov 28, 2025 | Active Citizenship, Active Lifestyles, After Programme, Blog, Careers, Confidence & Resilience, Development of Character, Digital Safety/ Cyber Security, Early Years, Fundamental British Values, Further/ Higher Education (FE/ HE), Healthy Relationships, Higher-Level Learning, Mental Wellbeing, Nookie Knowledge, On Programme, Personal Development, Physical Health, Pre-Enrolment, Prevent, Promoting Inclusivity, Safeguarding, SEND, Sustainability

Fresh Career Pathways: Life after the Early Years Educator

by admin | Nov 24, 2025 | After Programme, Blog, Careers, Early Years, Further/ Higher Education (FE/ HE)

Introduction Finishing your Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship is a huge achievement. You have built strong foundations in child development, safeguarding, communication and early education. But once you reach the end of your programme, you may find yourself...

Progression Routes and Opportunities After the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

by admin | Oct 8, 2025 | After Programme, Blog, Careers, Early Years, Further/ Higher Education (FE/ HE)

Completing your Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship is an incredible milestone and a strong foundation for a rewarding career in childcare and education. As a qualified Early Years Educator, you have developed essential skills to support young children’s...

Early Years Apprenticeships – FAQs

by Lauren Toole | Oct 3, 2025 | Blog, Careers, Early Years, Pre-Enrolment

1. What is an Early Years Apprenticeship? An Early Years Apprenticeship is a structured training programme that combines practical work experience in a childcare setting with academic learning. Apprentices work towards a nationally recognised qualification while...