Schools & Early Years

Our training programmes develop caring, knowledgeable professionals equipped to support learning, development and wellbeing in early education settings.

Inspiring minds, nurturing the next generation

As the importance of high quality early years provision continues to grow, employers require skilled practitioners with a strong understanding of child development, safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Our approach supports the development of confident, capable professionals who contribute positively to educational environments and deliver high standards of care and learning from the earliest stages.

Empowering your workforce

Pedagogical growth

Equipping teaching assistants and early years practitioners with the latest evidence-based learning strategies.

Inclusive practice

Specialist training in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and inclusive classroom management.

Safeguarding excellence

Ensuring all staff are fully trained in the latest safeguarding legislation and child protection protocols.

Leadership in education

Developing the next generation of school leaders and early years managers through accredited pathways.

Did you know…

There are around 30,000 nurseries and pre-schools across the UK!

(Source: Gov.uk)

Employer Testimonial: Polden Bower

“We have been working with apprentices for a number of years now, they are a huge value to our staff team – they help us with support across the school as well as facilitating learning.”

Spokesperson | Polden Bower School

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The Childcare Centre

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