Mode of study	Apprenticeship
Duration	Please ring for details
Campus	London Road Campus
Start date	1 August 2022
Course code	PLR3UCC (APPO)

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Who is it for?

Early Years Educators, and other job roles such as nursery nurse and childminders, are highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings including full day care, children’s centres, preschools, reception classes and as childminders. They may either be working on their own or supervising others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.
Entry Requirements

In order to complete this childcare Apprenticeship, you will be expected to complete an initial assessment in Maths and English to ensure you are at a suitable level to work towards this qualification. To apply for this Apprenticeship, you must have obtained both Maths and English at a Grade 4 or above, prior to enrolment onto this course.
What does the course involve?

For a comprehensive understanding of this early years programme and what it entails, please click here.
How is the course assessed?

This childcare Apprenticeship is taught at our London Road Campus on a day release basis once a week. In addition, you will be visited at your workplace regularly by your assessor, to assess your practical skills and knowledge as well as review your progress with your employer. You will be required to sit an End Point Assessment, towards the final stages of your programme, to ensure you have obtained the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to do your job effectively.
Additional Notes

Typically, this childcare Apprenticeship will take 2 years to complete.
What do I do next?

To be an apprentice in early years you will need an employer who can offer you work and release you for your training. Once you have an employer in place, you can apply online. If after reading this fact sheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring the Apprenticeship Team on 01743 260400 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Sydney Halford

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
Previous school: Shrewsbury Academy

"We would like to thank Sydney, our student placement, she has done an amazing job. The children have loved having her in class and the team have really appreciated her efforts. You will make a perfect early years practitioner Sydney, keep up the good work." Kids Planet Shrewsbury

Lauren Davies

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
Previous school: MShrewsbury Academy

You get loads of placement and work experience opportunities on this course – with two days a week for the whole year. I do mine at Shrewsbury Cathedral Nursery. It is a very rewarding course and gives you a great head-start with your future career, with so many job options available once you’ve completed College. The teachers are helpful and supportive, with College and personal issues. I hope to go to university to get my PGCE so that I can eventually be a primary school teacher.