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Skills Bootcamp in Early Years

Skills Bootcamp in Early Years

The Skills Bootcamp in Early Years is a fully funded, 16-week Level 3 programme designed to equip adult learners with the essential knowledge and skills required to begin a career in the childcare sector.

Learners benefit from optional work experience placements in local nurseries and a fast-track interview process at the end of the course, including opportunities for apprenticeship roles with placement providers.

This comprehensive programme includes Paediatric First Aid, delivered in person—an essential requirement for those wishing to be counted in ratio. The course prepares learners for real-world scenarios in early years settings and lays a strong foundation for career progression.

The Skills Bootcamp blends live virtual classrooms with in-person support, creating an engaging, practical learning experience led by experienced early years educators.

It also features face-to-face employability workshops, including CV writing, interview techniques, and mock interviews delivered by a professional recruiter from Worldwide Education Recruitment.

Please note: This course does not provide a licence to practise at Level 3. However, it builds the knowledge and confidence needed to progress quickly into a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, where learners can earn while they work towards gaining their full licence to practise. The programme includes a fast-track interview with local nurseries for apprenticeship positions.

Funded by Buckinghamshire Council and supported by the Department for Education, this Skills Bootcamp is completely free for eligible learners and offers a clear route into employment or further training in the Early Years sector.

Ticket Information

Skills Bootcamp in Early Years Registration
Free

12 spots left
 
Date And Time
08/09/2025 @ 09:00 to
21/01/2026 @ 15:00
 

Registration End Date

08/09/2025
 
Location
Online event
 
Course Category
Skills Bootcamps

Qualification Overview

The programme covers a range of units, focusing on understanding the role of the Early Years Educator, holistic child development, safeguarding and prevent.

The content aligns with the knowledge in the revised Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard and unit/learning outcome criteria in the Early Years Educator level 3 diploma.

The knowledge and understanding acquired during the 16-week Skills Bootcamp can be built on in their learning journey as they progress into an apprenticeship.

Funding criteria

This is a DfE funded programme and it’s free for all learners who meet the following criteria:

– Aged 19+
– Resident of Buckinghamshire
– Have Right to Work in UK
– in UK for 3 years or more (exceptions apply for refugees)

Progression opportunities

Learners can progress into a Level 3 Apprenticeship or directly into employment.
The programme includes a fast-track interview process for local nursery positions, enabling learners to quickly transition from training to apprenticeships and employment.

Qualification Reference Number (QRN)

N/A

Total qualification time (TQT):

16 weeks

Guided learning hours (GLH)

174

Accreditation

Nuco

Mode of Delivery

Blended

Entry requirements:

– Aged 19+
– Level 2 English or equivalent
– Have Right to Work in UK

Mandatory Units

Introduction to the role of the early years educator 18 GLH
Holistic child development 36 GLH
Safeguarding and welfare requirements 62 GLH
Health, wellbeing and safety 18 GLH
FAA L3 Paediatric First Aid 16 GLH
Awareness of Anaphylaxis 6 GLH
Employability skills workshop (CV writing, interview tips, mock interviews, vetting checks workshop with employer) 18 GLH
TOTAL 174 GLH

Assessment

Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration

Real Work Environment (RWE)

Placement is not mandatory, however learners are encouraged to volunteer 1 day per week

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Testimonials

"I found that the classroom environment was very nice and calming because before I started I was very nervous and wary and I felt at ease with you. The opportunities you have given us to share and express our experiences has made it very insightful and I have learnt about different ways of teaching and learning through these conversations. Your input and delivery has been informative and very easy for me to understand. Thank you for making me feel safe and like I'm apart of a team."
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Kerry CarpenterLearning Programme for Teaching Assistants
"It was a pleasure to be in the teaching assistant course throughout the week, delivered by you. I found it very useful and eye-opening. I learnt a lot about the schools in the UK. Your way of engaging the class and delivering the topics was found welcoming and professional. I thank you for your time and dedication to the class and wish you health and success."
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Ali S.Learning Programme for Teaching Assistants
"I like the curriculum being taught, as well as the quantity of information I retained and learned from this cause concerning Childcare and safeguarding. This will be useful in the future for work and other jobs such as teaching and working in schools. The tutor (Victoria) was fantastic, and I appreciated her teaching a lot. She demonstrated passion and excitement, and there was nothing more to be said. I loved the ambiance and her amazing teaching skills, and the facilities and resources were also amazing. I am looking forward for the next week training session, hopefully it will also beneficial for me in my future career."
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Tayyaba M.Learning Programme in Childcare
The teaching was very good and informative whilst also being entertaining at getting the class involved and working as a team to learn the modules. The presentation slides were very good and easy to read and learn from. Rusidha taught us very well, as well as including some real life experiences to help better explain some of the modules. The classroom was air conditioned at a comfortable temperature for learning. Overall, the learning sessions were informative and made interesting for all of us and her teaching style and methods made the modules easy to learn and to pass the quizzes at the end. I very much recommend her as a tutor for future courses.
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David W.Learning Programme in Business Administration
I found the training very useful and learnt some new skills in Business accounting and refreshed my knowledge in other subjects. Rusidha was very engaging and delivered the training in a professional manner. She was very approachable and included the whole class in any discussions. She was able to answer any questions anyone had and if she was not sure she was able to signpost. I have no suggestions for the way she can improve as I was very happy with her style of teaching.
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Parminder K.Learning Programme in Business Administration
It was a wonderful experience. The members of educate2gether are helpful, kind and supportive. They provide every possible help when it needed. My tutor Debbie is also intelligent and professional. She teaches with heart and read every assignment carefully and appreciate the efforts of the students. My classmates are very nice . I have learnt a lot from each and every person there.
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Ishu SharmaLevel 2 Cert in Supporting Teaching & Learning
"It’s very knowledgeable course that I enjoyed with Victoria and Dolapo. The practice of first aid and paediatric was extremely excellent by Victoria. She is very hardworking on learners."
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Swati Navin WaghmareSkills Bootcamp for SEN Professionals
To date I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. I have found it both informative and enjoyable. The chemistry of the group is great and the delivery of the various courses has made the interaction smooth. The course lecturer has been patient and made sure that all points are understood using repetitive questioning. Barring a few technical glitches at the very beginning of the course, there is not any changes that I would make. I would definitely recommend these courses and would be happy to take part in any others.
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Gary BradshawLearning Programme for Health and Social Care
"The course 'Business Administration' was a great with Mr Chris. He was a great kind helpful and high professional person. The way of his teaching was so great, very interesting and high standards using more examples to make us to clear understand in the class. I believe all students were so happy with him including me. Everyone gave proper and quick answers when he was questioned individually during this course. Thank you very much for your kind supports."
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ShobhaBusiness Admin Learning Programme
The course was highly informative and well-structured, covering key aspects of school administration and financial management in a clear and practical manner. The content was relevant and aligned with real-world scenarios, making it easy to apply in a professional setting. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaging, ensuring that complex topics were explained effectively. The videos were helpful but we should have access to the slides they show in those video. I particularly appreciated the interactive elements, such as case studies and discussions, which enhanced my understanding of financial planning and administrative processes. Overall, I found the course valuable and would recommend it to others seeking to develop their skills in school administration and finance. Thank you for providing such a well-organized and insightful program, and the teacher Chris was very good.
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Ligia S.School Admin & Finance

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