⚠️Limited funding available⚠️

The Department for Education has agreed to fund 1,000 places on the EY SENCO programme for early years practitioners and childminders in England.

Places are limited and demand is expected to be high — we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible for the best chance of securing your place.

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Apply for Early Years SENCO Level 3

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To apply, you must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.

If you are a childminder you must hold a relevant Level 2 Qualification and have completed at least one Level 3 training module

You can check your qualification status at https://check-an-early-years-qualification.service.gov.uk/

Question 1: Do you have a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification?

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To apply, you must work in one of the following types of setting:

  • An Ofsted-registered private, voluntary and independent nursery, such as a private day nursery, pre-school or playgroup

  • An Ofsted registered childminder

  • A childminder registered with the Childminding Agency

The following are examples of ineligible settings:

❌School-based nurseries

❌Maintained nurseries run by Local Authorities/Councils

Question 2: Do you work in one of these types of setting?

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There are just 1,000 fully funded places available for the EY SENCO Level 3, and demand is expected to be high.

Please only apply if you are committed to completing the full 6-month programme — accepting a place and then dropping out may mean someone else misses out on this opportunity.

Question 3: Are you committed to completing Early Years SENCO

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Funding

Master creditsAwards Level 3
EY SENCO

Online lessonsOnline learning

Course duration

Course duration
6 Months


 

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 Apply for Primary Teacher Training

Apply for Primary Specialisms

You must already be employed in a school to apply for the primary specialisms. If you are not employed by a school, please see our Initial Teacher Training page.

Choose from one of two age ranges – both are full-time.

Specialism Age Range Start Dates
Primary 3-7 years June or September
Primary 5-11 years

June or September



Apply now for the next intake!

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Apply for 3-7 Specialism

Apply for 5-11 Specialism

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To apply, you must have lived in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.

Question 1: Have you lived in the UK for at least the last 3 consecutive years?

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To apply, you must have have the right to work and study in the UK.

Question 2: Do you have the right to work and study in the UK?

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To join this programme, you must have one of the following:

  • GCSEs in English, maths and science at Grade 4 (C) or above

  • Equivalency tests for English, maths and science at GCSE level

  • International qualifications equivalent to GCSE English, maths and science as assessed by UK ENIC (comparability Statement)

Question 3: Do you hold these GCSEs or equivalent qualifications?

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To join this programme, you must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject, awarded at a minimum classification of 2:2.

Question 4: Do you have a bachelor's degree awarded at a minimum classification of 2:2?

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To apply for the Teacher Apprenticeship, you must be working in a school as a teaching assistant, cover supervisor or other support role. Please confirm you are working in a school.

Question 5: Are you currently employed in a school?

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 Apply for SEND Teacher Training

Apply for SEND Specialisms

You must already be employed in a school to apply for the primary specialisms. If you are not employed by a school, please see our Initial Teacher Training page.

Choose from one of two age ranges – both are full-time.

Specialism Curriculum pathway Start Dates
 SEND 3-7 years June or September
 SEND 5-11 years

June or September

Please apply now for the next intake!

Congratulations! You appear to be eligible to apply. Please click the link below to begin your application

Apply for 3-7 SEND Specialism

Apply for 5-11 SEND Specialism

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To apply, you must have lived in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.

Question 1: Have you lived in the UK for at least the last 3 consecutive years?

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To apply, you must have have the right to work and study in the UK.

Question 2: Do you have the right to work and study in the UK?

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To join this programme, you must have one of the following:

  • GCSEs in English, maths and science at Grade 4 (C) or above

  • Equivalency tests for English, maths and science at GCSE level

  • International qualifications equivalent to GCSE English, maths and science as assessed by UK ENIC (comparability Statement)

Question 3: Do you hold these GCSEs or equivalent qualifications?

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To join this programme, you must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject, awarded at a minimum classification of 2:2.

Question 4: Do you have a bachelor's degree awarded at a minimum classification of 2:2?

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To apply for the Teacher Apprenticeship, you must be working in a school as a teaching assistant, cover supervisor or other support role. Please confirm you are working in a school.

Question 5: Are you currently employed in a school?

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 Apply for Secondary Teacher Training

Apply for Secondary Specialisms

Our programme prepares you for a lifelong career as a secondary teacher and specialist within your chosen subject, teaching up to GCSE level. Additionally, we offer post-16 enhancement to provide you with the skills to teach your subject at A Level, expanding your expertise and teaching opportunities.

Specialism Age Range Start Dates
Biology Secondary June or September
Chemistry Secondary

June or September

Computing Secondary June or September
English Secondary

June or September

French Secondary June or September
Geography Secondary

June or September

Maths Secondary June or September
Spanish Secondary

June or September

Apply now for the next intake!

Congratulations! You appear to be eligible to apply. Please click the link below to begin your application

Apply for Biology   Apply for Chemistry   Apply for Computing   Apply for English   

Apply for French    Apply for Geography   Apply for Maths   Apply for Spanish   

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To apply, you must have lived in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.

Question 1: Have you lived in the UK for at least the last 3 consecutive years?

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To apply, you must have have the right to work and study in the UK.

Question 2: Do you have the right to work and study in the UK?

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To join this programme, you must have one of the following:

  • GCSEs in English, maths and science at Grade 4 (C) or above

  • Equivalency tests for English, maths and science at GCSE level

  • International qualifications equivalent to GCSE English, maths and science as assessed by UK ENIC (comparability Statement)

Question 3: Do you hold these GCSEs or equivalent qualifications?

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To join this programme, you must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject, awarded at a minimum classification of 2:2.

Question 4: Do you have a bachelor's degree awarded at a minimum classification of 2:2?

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To apply for the Teacher Apprenticeship, you must be working in a school as a teaching assistant, cover supervisor or other support role. Please confirm you are working in a school.

Question 5: Are you currently employed in a school?

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Subject Knowledge Enhancement SKE

If you are considering a secondary specialism, you might need to do a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course before you start your teacher training to top up your subject knowledge. This could be because you have (one or more of the following):

  • A degree in your subject but have not used your degree knowledge for more than 5 years
  • a different but related degree to the subject you want to teach
  • an A level but not a degree in the subject you want to teach
  • an unrelated degree but relevant professional experience
  • studied for a languages degree, but need to improve knowledge either in a main language, second language or both to an acceptable level for teaching in schools

SKE courses are fully funded by the DfE, and eligible candidates receive an SKE bursary. As part of your interview, we will review your subject knowledge and if we identify you need to enhance your knowledge prior to starting your training. This will form part of your condition of entry to the programme. 

You can find out more about SKE courses in this SKE Trainee Brochure.

 

 

 

We interviewed one of our Apprentice Teachers, Molly, to find out what a typical week looks like for her. You can view her diary below:



Please note that this schedule is just an example and your schedule will depend on your arrangements with your employer. But this should give you an idea of what a Teacher Apprenticeship involves.

To be eligible for the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship, all applicants MUST hold:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject with a minimum 2:2 classification*
  • Have achieved at least grade 4 (C) in GCSE English and mathematics (or equivalent)**
  • If applying for Primary specialism, have also achieved grade 4 (C) in a science subject
  • Must have held residency in the UK for the last three years***

*If your degree is an ordinary, or 3rd class, your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis by our team. 

**Please note applicants who have achieved or are taking an equivalence test, or hold other evidence of maths and English attainment that intend to undertake the Post Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA) will need functional skills qualifications or equivalent qualifications at level 2 in mathematics and English to meet the apprenticeship gateway entry criteria.

***If you are not a British citizen, you will need to be able to evidence that your visa is valid for the entire duration of the programme.

There are no fees for student teacher apprentices. The fees are paid by the school through their Apprenticeship Levy or through government co-investment if the school is not an Apprenticeship Levy payer.

Student finance and maintenance loans are not available. You are paid a salary on the unqualified teacher scale (UNQ1). Certain rules apply.

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