This early years Skills Bootcamp is free and linked to paid roles. It’s a chance to get the skills that employers are looking for, before being introduced to a nursery near you.
‘Accelerate into early years’ is our early years Skills Bootcamp – a short course specially designed to help people upskill, find a job, and start earning.
It has been developed in partnership with leading employers and local authorities and on completion, offers you a direct route to our fast-track level 3 early years educator apprenticeship – saving you up to 6 months of learning time and getting you into your dream role much faster.
It is designed to be flexible and accessible. Whether you prefer face-to-face learning or online study, you’ll gain valuable experience and knowledge to prepare you for this next step.
Plus – it won’t cost you anything and we’ll even help you with your DBS application!
What you will learn
Flexible learning options: Choose between a 3-week in-person or a 6-week online programme, tailored to fit your schedule and learning preferences.
No cost to join: Provided you are aged 19 or over and meet our eligibility criteria, there is absolutely nothing for you to pay. Plus – if you progress onto our fast-track level 3 apprenticeship, there’s nothing to pay there either.
Fast-track your progress: This Skills Bootcamp offers you a unique, direct path, to our fast-track level 3 early years educator apprenticeship, saving you up to 6 months of learning time and helping you start your dream role much faster.
Gain your paediatric first aid qualification, which is essential to work in an early years setting. The cost of this will be covered by Realise.
Support with your DBS application: We will handle the costs and paperwork for your DBS application, helping you to focus on your learning.
Personalised support: Benefit from personalised support and guidance throughout your course, ensuring you have all of the resources and assistance you need to succeed.