Two apprenticeship pathways, Thrive expertise woven throughout
Thrive Early Years Apprenticeships
Whether you're looking to develop your own career or upskill your team, Thrive offers two apprenticeship pathways designed to build confident practitioners, develop future leaders and strengthen high-quality practice.
Combining workplace learning with Thrive expertise, both apprenticeships enable learners to gain nationally recognised qualifications while applying their learning in day-to-day practice. Choose from:
Level 3 Early Years Educator
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner
What you'll gain:
Nationally recognised Level 3 or Level 5 qualifications
Thrive Early Years Educator or Licensed Practitioner status
Work-based training that fits around your role
Thrive expertise woven throughout funded through the Growth & Skills Levy
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“Thrive is a constant reminder about how important it is to know about neuroscience and how children’s brains are developing, especially during the early years.”
— Elizabeth Leer | Deputy Headteacher and SENCO, Rothesay Nursery School
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