L3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Once the employer has completed this, we will send a self-registration link to the learner, where they add all their details to our E-portfolio. After this we will arrange an onboarding meeting with the employer, learner and ourselves, where we confirm all the details are correct and everyone understands the requirements & expectations.

• Working in an Early Years setting to be able to meet work experience requirements for the ages of 0-5 years
• Have lived in the UK or EEA/EU for the last 3+ years (With a valid form of ID)
• 16 years of age and over and not receiving other government funding (e.g. for college or university).
• There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
• There is not a requirement for learners to have GCSE grades A*–C in English prior to commencing this qualification however learners should be aware that this is required to attain Early Years Educator status.

To enter EPA you must also hold a valid EYFS-recognised Paediatric First Aid certificate, however, this can be completed during your apprenticeship.

If you don’t meet the requirements you may be eligible to enrol into our privately funded course instead.

Apprentices benefit from mentorship and support while contributing to children's development in Early Years settings. This apprenticeship opens doors for career progression and provides a solid foundation for further growth within the sector.

This qualification holds significant value, counting in ratio at Level 3, enabling roles such as Nursery Teacher, Room Leader, or Manager.

Additionally, our students and apprentices have demonstrated remarkable career trajectories. Notable roles our graduates have transitioned into includes:

• Nursery Owner
• Nursery Manager
• Deputy Manager
• Room Leader
• Early Years Educator

If you are 19+ years old and don’t have GCSE English & Maths grade C/4 or Functional Skills equivalent, you will have the opportunity to study Functional Skills English & Maths, but is not an apprenticeship requirement.

However, as English is a requirement by the EYFS to be fully qualified, we recommend you study English as part of your programme.

You can enter the gateway to completion at 8 months.

This training includes a wide range of planned learning activities, such as online teaching sessions, in-house training, workplace assessments, supervisions, work-based tasks, and projects. The idea is to gain new experiences and develop professionally beyond your day-to-day duties.