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  • Starts 1 September 2025
  • London Road Campus
  • Apprenticeship
  • 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?

  • 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, you will need an employer who can offer you a specific role relevant to this apprenticeship 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 into one of our advice events, ring the Apprenticeship Team on 01743 653444 or email apprenticeships@shrewsbury.ac.uk

Childcare Courses

  • Early Years Educator (Level 3 Standard)

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 Standard)

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Teaching Assistant (Level 3 Standard)

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 1 Diploma in Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings

    Starts 1 September 2026

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

    Starts 1 September 2026

    London Road Campus

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Where can it take me?

Inspectors of standards and regulations

28k Potential salary

Inspectors of standards and regulations undertake investigations and inspections to verify and ensure compliance with acts, regulations and other requirements in respect of: buildings; weights, measures and trade descriptions; the installation and safety of electrical, gas and water supplies and equipment; marine pollution, ships’ structures, equipment and accommodation; the treatment of animals; the operation of commercial vehicles; the welfare, health and safety in factories and all work sites subject to the provisions in the Factory Acts.

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Child and early years officers

Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to individuals or within a family context.

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Nursery nurses and assistants

Nursery nurses and assistants care for children from birth up to seven years of age in day or residential nurseries, children’s homes, maternity units and similar establishments.

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Opportunities to find out more about the college

  • Open Evening 2025: English Bridge Campus #1
    14 October 2025 - 5.00pm-8.00pm Book
  • Open Evening 2025: Welsh Bridge Campus #1
    14 October 2025 - 5.00pm-8.00pm Book
  • Open Evening 2025: London Road Campus #1
    23 October 2025 - 5.00pm-8.00pm Book
  • Open Evening 2025: English Bridge Campus #2
    6 November 2025 - 5.00pm-8.00pm Book
  • Open Evening 2025: Welsh Bridge Campus #2
    6 November 2025 - 5.00pm-8.00pm Book
  • Academic Tasters
    22 November 2025 - 9.00am-1.00pm Book