Early years lead practitioner (Level 5) Apprenticeship Standard Overview

Tend Training is a national provider of sector-focused apprenticeships and vocational training, helping employers upskill their workforce and learners gain recognised qualifications in health, care, childcare, business services and related fields.

Independent Training Services Ltd (ITS) is a national, Ofsted-rated Good provider of apprenticeships and vocational training for individuals and employers across multiple sectors, delivered flexibly online, in the workplace and in the community.(\[independenttrainingservices.co.uk]\(<https://www.independenttrainingservices.co.uk/>))

Integer Training is an independent UK provider of funded vocational qualifications and apprenticeships in sectors such as security, care, employability and business, delivered nationwide from centres in Cornwall, the Midlands and London.

Jam Training & Education is a London-based provider of childcare and early years qualifications, Functional Skills and bespoke training for individuals and employers.

Independent provider offering apprenticeships, pre‑apprenticeships and professional development courses across childcare, education, business, sport and surveying, with flexible delivery for learners and employers.

Juniper Training is a nationwide UK provider of apprenticeships and vocational programmes, helping individuals build employability skills while supporting employers to develop a skilled workforce.

Early Years specialist training provider offering apprenticeships, traineeships, sector awards and higher-level qualifications for childcare and leadership roles across England.

Leeds City College offers industry-aligned apprenticeships from Level 2 to degree level across multiple sectors, supporting both new recruits and existing staff with funded, work-based training.

Linden is a UK apprenticeship specialist providing tailored, sector-focused programmes that help employers close skills gaps and develop productive, future-ready workforces.

The Little Learners Montessori is a family‑run group of four Montessori nurseries offering early years childcare, education and an apprenticeships and early years training academy for aspiring practitioners.

LMP Group delivers Ofsted-rated apprenticeship training, adult education and skills programmes for employers, schools and individuals across teaching, finance and business services.

London Academy for Applied Technology delivers applied, work-focused education and training designed to equip learners with practical skills and industry-relevant knowledge supported by robust governance.

London South East Colleges provides apprenticeship programmes and career-focused technical, adult, higher and online courses across south-east London, developed in partnership with employers.

Loughborough College Group delivers apprenticeships and a wide range of technical, professional and academic programmes from Level 2 to degree level to support workforce development and career progression.

Manor Green School offers apprenticeship opportunities and a broad range of bespoke training courses and services for schools, healthcare providers and local organisations, delivered by specialist staff in high-quality facilities.

Registered Kent-based provider offering Ofqual-approved apprenticeships, vocational qualifications and specialist early years and education training for staff and settings.

Nextstep Training is a London-based provider of employer-focused apprenticeships and commercial skills training across England, combining classroom learning with practical workplace experience.

Norfolk County Council Adult Learning partners with employers and individuals in Norfolk to deliver apprenticeship training and adult learning courses that develop work-ready skills and support career progression.

North of England Training delivers specialist childcare, education and leadership apprenticeships from Levels 2–5 with blended delivery and accredited career guidance for employers and learners.

Trendy Pooches Training Academy delivers professional dog grooming and canine first aid courses, specialising in low-stress Tellington TTouch techniques for both new and experienced groomers.

Nottingham Trent University delivers Ofsted ‘Outstanding’, award‑winning higher and degree apprenticeships from Levels 3–7, partnering with employers to develop workforce skills through work-based learning and university-led teaching.

Oasis Care & Training Agency delivers apprenticeships and vocational training in health, social care and related fields to support individuals over 16 and employers across London with workforce development.

Orange Moon Training delivers funded, accredited early years and education apprenticeships and qualifications, helping nurseries, pre-schools and schools recruit, develop and upskill childcare and education support staff.

Parenta is a UK early years specialist offering childcare apprenticeships, funded courses and supporting software and services for nurseries and childminders.

Paragon Skills is a national apprenticeship provider specialising in care and education, offering high-quality apprenticeships and related commercial training that support workforce development from entry level to leadership.