Employers: Education
We work in partnership with schools and educational settings of all shapes and sizes who take staff training and development as seriously as we do. Our aim is to ensure that your team receive the training and development support that they require.
Support your team to develop real-world skills in education
Supporting your team to develop through education courses and apprenticeships equips them with practical, up-to-date skills that can make an immediate impact in the classroom. Benefits include:
Attract and retain the best people
Improve teaching quality and student outcomes
Build parent/carer trust through highly qualified staff
Boost staff loyalty and motivation
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a great way to upskill existing team members or hire new staff. They are suitable for all ages, over 16, and are available at a range of levels.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
Perfect for supporting team members who work and interact directly with children on a day to day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Perfect for experienced members of the school workforce who directly support the teaching and learning of pupils.
Level 3 Early Years Educator
This programme is designed to further the learner’s knowledge. It is suitable for individuals employed within an early years setting. Typical roles include: Early Years Educator, Childminder or Nursery Nurse.
Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Residential)
Perfect for those working with children, young people and families, including carers, to achieve positive and sustainable change in their lives.
Level 4 Learning and Skills Mentor*
Perfect for those supporting individuals and groups with their learning and development towards agreed goals.*Coming soon
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner*
Designed for those looking to make an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children within their care, adapting to individual needs providing inclusive and holistic provision. *Coming Soon
Level 5 Coaching Professional
This programme is designed for those who work with a wide range of individuals and teams across organisations, to empower and engage with them, to enhance their professional performance.
Qualifications and CPD courses
Throughout the year, we have many early years courses and qualifications that can be used to train your team. Employees have the option to enrol themselves on some courses, or if you’d like to explore how these opportunities can benefit your business and staff, please click the “enquire now” button to discuss the available options for each course. At some points throughout the year, you may see that there are no courses available for learner enrolment, in which case, please use the “enquire now” button instead.
Flexible Learning
| Adverse Childhood Experiences | Enquire Now |
| Behaviour that Challenges | Enquire Now |
| Common Childhood Illnesses | Enquire Now |
| Mental health for Children and Young People | Enquire Now |
| Mental health for Early Years | Enquire Now |
| Equality and Diversity | Enquire Now |
| Caring for Children and Young People | Enquire Now |
| Specific Learning Difficulties | Learner Enrolment | Enquire Now |
| Team Leading | Learner Enrolment | Enquire Now |
| Understanding Autism | Learner Enrolment | Enquire Now |
| Care and Management of Diabetes | Learner Enrolment | Enquire Now |
| Principles of SEN | Enquire Now |
| Technology in Childcare and Education | Enquire Now |
Tutor Led Courses
| Support Work in Schools | Learner Enrolment | Enquire Now |
| Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | Enquire Now |
| Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring | Enquire Now |
| SEN Support | Enquire Now |
Higher Level Teaching Award L4 Status (HLTA)
We are offering a limited amount of fully funded places for experienced Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants to complete their Higher Level Teaching Award L4 status (HLTA). All candidates will receive rigorous high quality external assessment and be nationally moderated against the 33 HLTA standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to be formally recognised for higher level working with an accredited and nationally recognised award. Don’t delay in securing your place with this limited offer of full course funding from Essex County Council.
