Early Years Apprenticeships

Showcase Training deliver the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, Level 3 Early Years Educator and Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeships.

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Course Overview: Work and interact directly with children on a day to day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities

Course Duration: 12 months + EPA

Course Cost: £4000 (up to 100% government-funded)

Level 3 Early Years Educator

Course Overview: Highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe

Course Duration: 18 months + EPA

Course Cost: £7000 (up to 100% government-funded)

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner 

Course Overview: Working directly with children, skilfully leading day to day practice.

Course Duration: 24 months + EPA

Course Cost: £8000 (up to 100% government-funded)

Apprenticeships

While working as an apprentice you are entitled to the National Minimum Wage, £6.40 per hour for apprentices.

Apprentices aged 19 and over, and not in their first year of their apprenticeship are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age group.

Supported by a Tutor for the duration of the apprenticeship
Gain job-specific and transferable skills 
Gain an industry recognised qualification
Work alongside experienced members of staff