A Guide to Employing an Early Years Apprentice

The purpose of this course is to help you think about what to consider when taking on one or more apprentices to expand capacity. It will outline responsibilities of employing apprentices with regard to their terms and conditions, training and assessment.

Course description

This Early Years Alliance course covers:

  • government policy and funding options
  • information about the apprenticeship training programme
  • benefits and considerations of employing an apprentice
  • how to train, assess and support an apprentice
  • next steps upon completion of an apprenticeship

This course also includes information that providers will require to effectively employ an early years apprentice, in addition to reflective and knowledge check questions, drag and drop activities and links to online resources that support the key learning points.


A Guide to Employing an Early Years Apprentice, what are my buying options?

Access as part of a training package

This course is available to all Early Years Alliance members.

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    • Fulfil your legal duty of care in the key areas the law and inspection requires
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    Key features and benefits

    Max. Duration 1 Hour

    Target Audience Early Years Practioners

    • One module with a multiple choice questionnaire
    • One CPD hour with a personalised downloadable certificate
    • 70% pass mark
    • Written in partnership with the Early Years Alliance
    • Optional narration of the module for accessibility
    • Additional resources for further learning and printable module for future reference

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    What customers say

    "Managers undertaking courses with their teams have reported a huge impact on the delivery of quality care and learning in their settings."

    Michael Freeston
    Director of Quality Improvement
    Early Years Alliance