Early years – pathways to accelerated apprenticeship – level 3

The Skills Bootcamp in early years is a course specially designed to help people upskill or find a job and make a positive impact on the lives of young children.

The course is delivered by Realise.

Who is this course for?

The Skills Bootcamp in early years is a short course specially designed to help people upskill, find a job, and start earning.

It has been developed in partnership with leading employers and local authorities and on completion, offers you a direct route to our fast-track level 3 early years educator apprenticeship – saving you up to 6 months of learning time and getting you into your dream role much faster.

It is designed to be flexible and accessible. Whether you prefer face-to-face learning or online study, you’ll gain valuable experience and knowledge to prepare you for this next step.

What will you learn?

  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Digital Skills
  • Communication in the Workplace
  • Teamwork in the Workplace
  • CV Workshop Career Coach Session
  • Child Development
  • The Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Observation, Assessment and Planning
  • Health & Wellbeing in the Early Years Setting Pt 1
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Legal Requirements
  • Interview Prep - Career Coach Session
  • Maths Confidence 1
  • Working with Babies
  • Green Skills in the Early Years
  • Supporting Children's Behaviour
  • Maths Confidence 2
  • Safeguarding Pt 1
  • Safeguarding Pt 2
  • Health & Safety in the Early Years Setting
  • Labour Market Intelligence, preparing for an apprenticeship and work (including Career IAG)
  • Health & Wellbeing in the Early Years Setting Pt 2
  • Maths 3
  • Study Skills

Who is eligible?

The programme is open to people that live or work within Norfolk or Suffolk.

You may be eligible to apply for a Skills Bootcamp if you:

  • are aged 19 or over,
  • have the right to work in the UK,
  • meet residency requirements (your provider will check this).

Companies will pay a small employer contribution.