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Where will this course lead?

This apprenticeship builds confident, capable practitioners who strengthen the team from within.

  • Develop strong leaders who can guide day-to-day practice and support colleagues.
  • Strengthen curriculum planning, teaching quality and reflective practice.
  • Improve staff retention and support long-term succession planning.
What will i study

What will I study?

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

Frequently asked questions

Grade 4 / Level 2 in English and Maths

A full and relevant Level 3 qualification (early years educator or equivalent)

  • 20-month training period
  • 3-month End-Point Assessment
  • 1 day per week in college (term time) EPA includes: observation with questions, professional discussion, and a case study with presentation.

Weekly face-to-face delivery from experienced specialists with extensive sector backgrounds.

Workplace Coaching

Qualified assessors provide on-site mentoring, helping apprentices embed learning directly into your setting.

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

Extensive formative assessment throughout.

Progress checks and reviews.

3-month End-Point Assessment

Apply through the college website.

After completion, employees can progress to:

  • Level 6 Early Childhood Studies or equivalent degree programme
  • QTS pathways
  • Advanced leadership roles across early years, education and family support

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