Gain your full licence to practise with children aged 0 to 5 by combining academic theory with hands-on early literacy, maths, and SEND experience. Designed to boost practitioner confidence, it opens doors to early years leadership or progression into Level 5 specialist pathways.
Nursery/preschool assistants
Apprenticeship assessment consisting of:
3
12-18
months
+ End-Point-Assessment
Blended learning
£6,000 (up to £7,000 from 1/11/26). (100% fully funded via the apprenticeship levy)
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