Celebrating Early Years Educator Successes this National Apprenticeship Week
Details: Written by Kelly Worsnop
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The Skills Network is championing its Early Years Educator Skills Bootcamp this National Apprenticeship Week as it showcases the success stories of candidates who have fast-tracked to an apprenticeship.
This government-funded Early Years training course provides candidates with the foundation knowledge for a fulfilling career in childhood education. Upon successful completion, the candidate is well-positioned to either progress onto an accelerated apprenticeship with one of our dedicated Early Years apprenticeship partners, or work in an unqualified position within a local nursery, preschool, or reception class setting.
Wendy Dodson, Partnerships Director Skills Bootcamps at The Skills Network, explained:
“Our Early Years Educator Skills Bootcamps offer a fantastic pathway for individuals eager to start a rewarding career in early childhood education. With government funding fully covering the cost, participants can gain valuable skills in a intensive four or six-week online course, with a tutor, designed to fit into school-friendly hours. This flexible, supportive course opens the door to apprenticeship opportunities and a fulfilling career in shaping young minds."
Victoria Steed, an Early Years Educator Skills Bootcamp graduate, undertook the training course as she had found it difficult to successfully find a job in Early Years. Updating us on her job search following the completion of the Skills Bootcamp, Victoria said:
“I have a job to do the Level 3 apprenticeship. I have been allowed to the apprenticeship because of this course, plus its term time only during school hours.
“I had a play interview first, and they asked me to stay an extra hour and half so I could only assume it was because they liked me. The company then offered me the position the very next day. Thank you for helping me get to where I am today."
Another learner who is celebrating a positive outcome is Lia Norman. Speaking on her experience of doing the Early Years Educator Skills Bootcamp, learner, Lia, commented:
“I really enjoyed the content of the course, the flexibility, and our wonderful course leader Katie. I'm implementing everything I learned on the course in my current role as an apprentice.
For information on the Early Years Educator Skills Bootcamp, click here.