Discover how apprenticeships are transforming lives, empowering businesses, and shaping the future of the Early Years sector.
Be part of the movement that’s building skills, driving innovation, and creating opportunities across the nation, one child, one career, and one community at a time.
We’re celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 by highlighting the impact
apprenticeships have across the early years sector.
🍼 Apprenticeships bring fresh talent into nurseries and support practitioners to progress.
💪 They help build a stronger, more skilled workforce that delivers high‑quality care for
children.
🦸 We see the real difference these learning journeys make, from first‑time practitioners to
future leaders.
Throughout the week, we’re sharing stories, insights, and resources for employers, practitioners,
and anyone exploring apprenticeships.
Join us as we champion the value of apprenticeships and strengthen the future of early years.
Thanks for reading,
Jon O’Boyle
Managing Director of Eden Training Solutions
An apprenticeship with Eden is a real job, real learning and real progression. From day one, you’ll earn while you learn, building skills,
confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in early years care.
Your journey starts with a tailored pre-start plan, then moves into hands-on learning through online modules, group sessions and one-to-one
support. You’ll put theory into practice in the workplace with mentoring, shadowing and practical training.
As you approach the finish line, we’ll prepare for Gateway and your End Point Assessment so you feel confident and ready. Complete your
apprenticeship and you’ll walk away qualified, capable and ready to make a difference.
Our blended content is built around you and
includes:
Interactive online courses to develop your
knowledge
Group sessions to strengthen teamwork
and communication
Personalised one-to-one coaching to
build confidence and support your
progress
Offline resources and practical activities to
deepen understanding
Face-to-face training that supports your
CPD and helps you apply your learning
directly in your early years setting
This approach gives you a balanced mix of
theory, practice and personalised support,
helping you progress smoothly and feel fully
prepared for your future career in early years.
An apprenticeship with Eden is a real job, real learning and real progression.
Early Years -Specialist
Early Years
Practitioner
Level 2
Early Years
Educator
Level 3
Teaching
Assistant
Level 3
Our early years apprenticeships give you the perfect way to learn on the job while building real confidence and skills.
You’ll gain hands-on experience, work with young children every day and be supported by experienced coaches who understand early years practice.
Throughout your apprenticeship you’ll grow your knowledge of child development, safeguarding, routines and high-quality interactions, helping you become a confident and capable early years professional.
Start your journey with us and take your first step into a rewarding career shaping the lives of the next generation.
Early Years -Leadership and Management
Team Leader
Apprenticehip
Level 3
Early Years
Lead Practitioner
Level 5
Early Years
Operations Manager
Level 5
Early Years
Coaching
Level 5
Early Years
Teacher
EYTS
Our leadership and management apprenticeships support early years professionals who are ready to take the next step.
You’ll build coaching skills such as active listening and goal setting, develop confidence in leading teams and managing daily practice, and have the option to work towards EYTS in 12 months while remaining in your current role.
These programmes are designed to help you grow into a reflective, capable leader who can guide high quality early education.