Further/ Higher Education
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Understanding the impact of Child to Parent and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse
Introduction Child to Parent Violence and Abuse, often referred to as CPVA, and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse, APVA, remain among the least understood and most hidden forms of domestic abuse in the UK. While public narratives around domestic abuse...
Showcase Magazine: Winter 2026
Fresh Career Pathways: Life after the Early Years Educator
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 wondering:...
Progression Routes and Opportunities After the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
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...
Awesome Progression Routes and Opportunities After your Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship
Completing your Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship is a fantastic achievement. It provides you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work with young children and support their development. But what comes next? Many learners wonder what...
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Showcase Magazine: Autumn 2025
Becoming an Early Years Tutor
How to Become an Early Years Tutor Hannah Willisson-Hill, Tutor at Showcase TrainingFirst things first: gain an Early Years qualification If you’re thinking about becoming an Early Years tutor, the first step is to obtain a relevant Early Years qualification....
Results Day and Clearing: What You Need to Know
Results day can bring a mix of emotions, with many students feeling excited and nervous as the day approaches. This day is one of the biggest milestones in your journey to university, and for some students, it’s also the moment when clearing becomes the key to...
Overcoming Results Day Anxiety
It is August which means that Results Day is just around the corner. With this day approaching, you may be feeling anxious or worried about your GCSE results. With the impact of these results on future education and employment, receiving exam results can be a...
College vs Apprenticeship in Early Years: Which Path Should You Take?
Have you recently finished your GCSE’s and are wondering about your next steps? Planning for your future can be tricky and you may be considering a range of different options. Suddenly you are thrown in to an adult world where you are told to make vital decisions...
