News of the scheme acts as a reminder that nothing has so far been heard in response to the consultation on Level 3 childcare qualifications that closed a month ago.
This apprentices scheme is positioned as a transitional one in advance of the new Early Years Educator qualification (or qualifications, rather) that will be introduced in September 2014.
And specifically, it is aimed at supporting the delivery of places for disadvantaged two-year-olds, with apprentices on the scheme having to work in a setting that is providing the early learning places for these children.
One caveat about the new scheme is that it will be delivered under the existing qualification set-up - apprentices must be enrolled on the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Children and Young People's Workforce.
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