The Childcare Company

The Childcare Company is a national apprenticeship training provider specialising in Early Years, childcare and education, with additional provision across business services, health and social care, and leadership and management delivered through the wider Impact Futures Group. They design and deliver government-funded apprenticeship programmes from Level 2 to Level 5, including Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator (with specialist pathways such as men in childcare), Early Years Lead Practitioner, Teaching Assistant, Specialist Teaching Assistant, and Children, Young People and Families Practitioner and Manager. Apprenticeships are work-based and typically require learners to be employed or volunteering in relevant settings such as nurseries, schools, residential childcare or care settings for at least 16 hours per week. Training is delivered through a blend of online and in-person learning using their Aptem e-portfolio and ‘Laser’ virtual learning environment, combining tutorials, videos, webinars and one-to-one coaching. The Childcare Company also offers related short courses, CPD, first aid and bootcamps, and supports employers with a free apprenticeship recruitment service, levy and funding guidance, and access to incentive schemes. Their programmes are designed to be flexible for employers and learners, with start dates available year-round and a strong focus on timely completion and progression to higher-level roles.