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: £5000 (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: £9000 (up to 100% government-funded)
Apprenticeship Application Guide
Our guide to applying for an Early Years Apprenticeship provides information on how to apply, how to write a CV, and top tips to help you succeed. It will support you through each step of the process, from preparing your application to standing out and feeling confident at interview.
Early Years Apprenticeships Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are you considering a career in early years education but have questions about apprenticeships? As a trusted early years training provider, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Apprenticeships: The Basics
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a training programme that combines hands-on work experience with formal education, allowing you to learn a profession while earning a wage. Apprentices gain practical skills and knowledge, leading to an industry recognised qualification.
Training Costs
The government and the employer will cover all of the costs of apprenticeship training for apprentices. Additional course materials can be purchased yourself, but this is not necessary in order to achieve the full programme.
Off-the-Job Training
Off-the-Job training is a statutory requirement whereby time is set aside on a weekly basis for you to learn and develop new knowledge, skills, and behaviours linked to the programme. This includes completing all coursework set.
Tutor and Visits
All apprentices will be assigned a tutor from Showcase Training whose role is to guide you through the course. The tutor’s will conduct 1-1 visits every 4-6 weeks, set coursework to complete, observe practice, and conduct assessments.
Functional Skills
Functional Skills provide an equivalent alternative to the GCSE route, offering you a vocational pathway to develop your English and Maths skills. These assessments can be taken throughout the year, providing greater flexibility.
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
End-point assessment is an assessment that takes place at the end of the apprenticeship programme. As a learner it is a requirement that your employer endorses you as being ‘EPA ready’ before you are able to be assessed as competent in your occupation.
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Apprenticeships
While working as an apprentice you are entitled to the National Minimum Wage, £7.55 per hour.
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
