This Advanced Apprenticeship is employed status only (minimum 30 hours per week). Children's care, learning and development can take place in a great variety of places, and as an Apprentice, the exact nature of your job role will depend on your employer. You could learn to keep children safe, methods of play that promote development and learning, and ways to build positive relationships with children.

This Apprenticeship programme is ideal for those looking to join the Children & Young People's Workforce and also those already working in the sector and wish to further their career prospects.

Intermediate apprentices, with support and opportunities in the workplace, can progress onto the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship which will enable them to move to higher levels of work or enable them to work unsupervised. Advanced Apprentices may wish to go on to further study at higher levels, particularly working towards Foundation Degrees in Early Years.