“Thanks to our training partnership with WMC we are able to offer more than just a job to the hundreds of amazing Early Years Educators across our network of over 90 nurseries.
With access to high quality online training and a fantastic range of apprenticeship opportunities we are able to grow careers and help our team members achieve our aim to ensure children develop, flourish and enjoy the start of their educational journey.
We can not speak highly enough of the service, support and efficiency of Paul, Emma and the team”.
Chloe, Senior people development – Monkey Puzzle Nurseries
WMC Training specialises in the delivery of funded Childcare and Management qualifications.
We are already trusted by over 400 independent nursery settings across England. We are Ofsted Good in all areas of our provision and we would love to work with you.
All of our courses are 95% Government funded and are accredited by NCFE Cache and ICQ.
Find out more about our Funded Programs…
Early Years Practitioner Level Two
The Level Two qualification is the first step in the journey for anyone starting out within Childcare. This course is the equivalent to four GCSE's and provides Students the underpinning skills and knowledge to work effectively and efficiently within the Childcare sector.
What are the key themes that are included...
Students will cover all of the key areas needed to be an effective Childcare practitioner. These are:
- Health and Safety
• Safeguarding
• Children's Development
• Daily Routines
• Nutrition and Hydration
• The role of Early Years Practitioner
• Communication
• Equality and Diversity
• Planning
• Partnership Working
• Special Educational Needs
• Promoting Play
Where is the learning and for how long?
Location and duration:
- Students are on programme for an average 15 months.
- This program contains an end point assessment, a bit like a driving test at the end to ensure you've achieved the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to achieve the award. The End Point Assessment period takes an average of 3 months to complete.
Student Progress and Personal Tutor:
Students will complete their program in the workplace with remote and face to face support from a personal Tutor. Your work and practice will be reviewed a minimum of every ten weeks, plus, Students will receive help and support throughout.
Early Years Educator Level Three
Course Overview:
The Level Three Early Years Educator is the equivalent of two A' Levels and is fully industry recognised when accompanied by GCSE Maths English and Maths, or equivalent. As part of your program you can access the Maths and English qualifications if you need them with no cost.
The Level Three is a 95% funded work-based training programme for Early Years settings. The early Years Level Three award is an industry-leading programme that will deliver the knowledge base alongside the skills and behaviours an apprentice will attain in the workplace. To aid delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years olds.
Who is the course for...
This course is aimed at practitioners who don't currently count in Ratio's. This program is industry recognised as providing Practitioners the Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours that are needed to Educate within the setting.
Modules:
This course is funded via the Apprenticeships funding route. It will include set modules for the months on programme. WMC Training offers all the resources and assignment templates you need to complete your apprenticeship.
Modules that are included are:
- Health and Safety
- Safeguarding Children
- Child Development (In practice)
- Child development (Theory)
- The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Childcare Assessment
- Childcare Assessment and Safeguarding
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Strategic Partnerships
- Understanding Play
- Supporting Behaviour
- Outdoor Play
- Informed Practice
- Snacks and Meal's
Location and duration:
- Students are on programme for an average 15 months.
- This program contains an end point assessment, a bit like a driving test at the end to ensure you've achieved the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to achieve the award. The End Point Assessment period takes an average of 3 months to complete.
Progress and Personal Tutor:
Students will complete their program in the workplace with remote and face to face support from a personal Tutor. Your work and practice will be reviewed a minimum of every ten weeks, plus, Students will receive help and support throughout.
Why not fill out the form or call us for more information, Free on: 0800 6 44 68 77
Early Years Lead Practitioner Level Five
Program Overview:
This Higher Apprenticeship program is equivalent to a Foundation Degree, or the Higher National Diploma. It is aimed at senior Practitioners who want to develop their Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours to the higher levels. To understand and implement theory and practice within their setting as a leader with deep a deep understanding of all key areas of their setting.
What Key Themes are Included?
The qualification delves deep into the key areas of Childcare Learning and development. The Key Themes are:
• Health and Safety
• Safeguarding
• Children's Development
• Daily Routines
• Nutrition and Hydration
• The role of Early Years Practitioner
• Communication
• Equality and Diversity
• Planning
• Partnership Working
• Special Educational Needs
• Promoting Play
Key information about this program:
• Minimum 12-month qualification
• 3 Month End-point Assessment period
• Work based – requiring regular off the job activities and mentor support
• Early Years Practitioner Diploma is attached to the Standard
• Includes an independent End Point Assessment
• Requires completion of Functional Skills level two in Maths and English
• Requires an employer contribution of £200 (negotiable)
Progress and Personal Tutor:
Students will complete their program in the workplace with remote and face to face support from a personal Tutor. Your work and practice will be reviewed a minimum of every ten weeks, plus, Students will receive help and support throughout.
Why not fill out the form or call us for more information, Free on: 0800 6 44 68 77
Room Leader/ Manager Level Three
Course overview:
Developing from an Early Years Educator to Management can be a tricky step. This Management Award is the equivalent of Two A' Level's and is aimed at providing first time leaders and Managers the skills they need to manage processes and teams. To create a safe and well run department or room, and to make decisions, delegate and appraise tasks in an efficient way. Students will learn role specific theories and practices, as well as behaviours to create a winning environment for their setting.
This award is Accredited by Cache NCFE and ICQ and is Nationally recognised.
What are the Key Themes covered within this program?
• Building Team Performance
• Project Management
• Team Building and Development
• Communication
• Finance
• Organisational Culture and Strategy
• Problem Solving
• Data Analysis
• Organisational Governance
• Managing self
Course Specifications:
• Minimum 15-month qualification
• 3 Month End-point Assessment period
• Work based – requiring time to complete off the job activities
• Includes an independent End Point Assessment
• Requires completion of Functional Skills level two in Maths and English
• Requires an employer contribution of £200
Progress and Personal Tutor:
Students will complete their program in the workplace with remote and face to face support from a personal Tutor. Your work and practice will be reviewed a minimum of every ten weeks, plus, Students will receive help and support throughout.
Why not fill out the form or call us for more information, Free on: 0800 6 44 68 77
Operations Manager Level Five
Course Overview:
This Course is equivalent to the Foundation Degree, or the Higher National Diploma and is aimed at senior managers such as deputy managers or nursery managers who would like to gain a deeper understanding of Management theories and Practices that can be implemented within their setting.
What are the Key Themes Covered Within this Program?
• Operational Management
• Project Management
• Finance
• Leading and managing people
• Building relationships
• Communication
• Self-reflection and awareness
• Data Analysis
• Organisational Governance
• Management of Self
• Decision Making
Course specifications and cost to your business...
• 21-month qualification
• 3 Month End-point Assessment period
• Work based – requiring time to complete off the job activities
• Includes an independent end point assessment
• Requires completion of Functional Skills level two in Maths and English
• Requires an employer contribution of £350
Progress and Personal Tutor:
Students will complete their program in the workplace with remote and face to face support from a personal Tutor. Your work and practice will be reviewed a minimum of every ten weeks, plus, Students will receive help and support throughout.
Why not fill out the form or call us for more information, Free on: 0800 6 44 68 77
Where is learning completed and how long does it take?
Location and duration:
- Students are on programme for an average 15 - 21 months.
- All programs contains an end point assessment, a bit like a driving test at the end to ensure you've achieved the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to achieve the award. The End Point Assessment period takes an average of 3 months to complete.
Location and Personal Tutor:
Students will complete their program in the workplace with remote and face to face support from a personal Tutor. Students work and practice will be reviewed a minimum of every ten weeks, plus, Students will receive help and support throughout.
These programs can be Funded. How does my Nursery Access Funding?
Funding for Small to Medium businesses, generally under 200 staff:
- You will receive 95% funding and will need to pay a 5% co-investment towards
the training.
- Your 5% employer co-investment will be £300 or less.
How employers pay the contribution:
WMC Training offer monthly payment plans to cover the co-investment for non-levy payers, this would be £20 per month per student.
Larger Businesses:
If your Nursery Setting are a Large, Levy paying employer you can access funds through your Levy account to pay for the training.
Accessing Funds:
As these qualifications, including any Maths or English Functional Skills are Funded via the National Apprenticeship funding Pot, there are a few criteria that must be met before funding can be claimed...
- The Nursery setting must be based in England. (Different schemes run in other parts of the country and are devolved).
- Staff entering the Program must live in England and be a UK citizen.
- Staff entering the program must be employed by the business and this must be evidenced via a valid contract of Employment.
- Staff entering the Program must work for a minimum of 16 hours per week within the business that is claiming the funding.
- Staff must be in a relevant Job Role in order to undertake the qualification
What if applicants don't already have Maths and English GCSE's?
Maths and English for full recognition:
The Childcare sector requires that Early Years Educators have full and relevant Maths and English qualifications as well as the award itself to be full relevant. But, not everyone has these. That is fine. This program includes FREE access to the GCSE equivalent, the Functional Skills Maths and English qualifications at Level One and Two.
Delivering Maths and English Functional Skills:
If Applicants don't have GCSE's (or if they do) we'll complete an assessment of their current levels at induction. From this we will devise a fully supported, individualised learning plan for each Student. This will guide learners through areas for improvement right up to the exams.
Functional skills Maths and English are completed alongside the apprenticeship so that Students complete them before the end of their program. This means that by graduation, they have everything they need to be compliant and qualified to the industry standard.
What is the End-Point Assessment?
End Point Assessment:
These courses include an end-point assessment after all learning is completed. You can think of this as the test at the end of your driving lessons when you are learning to drive. They are not exams, but are a combined set of tasks, such as discussions and multiple choice tests that ensure that Students have learned everything to the correct standard.
The learning Portfolio and the End Point Assessment contribute to the overall grade applied to each student. These are:
- Pass
- Merit
- Distinction
Who completes the End Point Assessment with me?
Students receive a lot of support from their Personal Tutor Assessor before the he End Point Assessment is scheduled. Once the Student, and their Tutor Assessor are confident, this is then arranged with an independent organisation, who will conduct the Assessment.
WMC Training will arrange this with you.
All learning towards this assessment will be completed during the apprenticeship and we will ensure readiness for end-point assessment throughout the program.
Early Years Practitioner Level Two
The Level Two qualification is the first step in the journey for anyone starting out within Childcare. This course is the equivalent to four GCSE's and provides Students the underpinning skills and knowledge to work effectively and efficiently within the Childcare sector.
What are the key themes that are included...
Students will cover all of the key areas needed to be an effective Childcare practitioner. These are:
- Health and Safety
• Safeguarding
• Children's Development
• Daily Routines
• Nutrition and Hydration
• The role of Early Years Practitioner
• Communication
• Equality and Diversity
• Planning
• Partnership Working
• Special Educational Needs
• Promoting Play
Where is the learning and for how long?
Location and duration:
- Students are on programme for an average 15 months.
- This program contains an end point assessment, a bit like a driving test at the end to ensure you've achieved the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to achieve the award. The End Point Assessment period takes an average of 3 months to complete.
Student Progress and Personal Tutor:
Students will complete their program in the workplace with remote and face to face support from a personal Tutor. Your work and practice will be reviewed a minimum of every ten weeks, plus, Students will receive help and support throughout.
Early Years Educator Level Three
Course Overview:
The Level Three Early Years Educator is the equivalent of two A' Levels and is fully industry recognised when accompanied by GCSE Maths English and Maths, or equivalent. As part of your program you can access the Maths and English qualifications if you need them with no cost.
The Level Three is a 95% funded work-based training programme for Early Years settings. The early Years Level Three award is an industry-leading programme that will deliver the knowledge base alongside the skills and behaviours an apprentice will attain in the workplace. To aid delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years olds.
Who is the course for...
This course is aimed at practitioners who don't currently count in Ratio's. This program is industry recognised as providing Practitioners the Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours that are needed to Educate within the setting.
Modules:
This course is funded via the Apprenticeships funding route. It will include set modules for the months on programme. WMC Training offers all the resources and assignment templates you need to complete your apprenticeship.
Modules that are included are:
- Health and Safety
- Safeguarding Children
- Child Development (In practice)
- Child development (Theory)
- The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Childcare Assessment
- Childcare Assessment and Safeguarding
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Strategic Partnerships
- Understanding Play
- Supporting Behaviour
- Outdoor Play
- Informed Practice
- Snacks and Meal's
Location and duration:
- Students are on programme for an average 15 months.
- This program contains an end point assessment, a bit like a driving test at the end to ensure you've achieved the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to achieve the award. The End Point Assessment period takes an average of 3 months to complete.
Progress and Personal Tutor:
Students will complete their program in the workplace with remote and face to face support from a personal Tutor. Your work and practice will be reviewed a minimum of every ten weeks, plus, Students will receive help and support throughout.
Why not fill out the form or call us for more information, Free on: 0800 6 44 68 77
Early Years Lead Practitioner Level Five
Program Overview:
This Higher Apprenticeship program is equivalent to a Foundation Degree, or the Higher National Diploma. It is aimed at senior Practitioners who want to develop their Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours to the higher levels. To understand and implement theory and practice within their setting as a leader with deep a deep understanding of all key areas of their setting.
What Key Themes are Included?
The qualification delves deep into the key areas of Childcare Learning and development. The Key Themes are:
• Health and Safety
• Safeguarding
• Children's Development
• Daily Routines
• Nutrition and Hydration
• The role of Early Years Practitioner
• Communication
• Equality and Diversity
• Planning
• Partnership Working
• Special Educational Needs
• Promoting Play
Key information about this program:
• Minimum 12-month qualification
• 3 Month End-point Assessment period
• Work based – requiring regular off the job activities and mentor support
• Early Years Practitioner Diploma is attached to the Standard
• Includes an independent End Point Assessment
• Requires completion of Functional Skills level two in Maths and English
• Requires an employer contribution of £200 (negotiable)
Progress and Personal Tutor:
Students will complete their program in the workplace with remote and face to face support from a personal Tutor. Your work and practice will be reviewed a minimum of every ten weeks, plus, Students will receive help and support throughout.
Why not fill out the form or call us for more information, Free on: 0800 6 44 68 77
Room Leader/ Manager Level Three
Course overview:
Developing from an Early Years Educator to Management can be a tricky step. This Management Award is the equivalent of Two A' Level's and is aimed at providing first time leaders and Managers the skills they need to manage processes and teams. To create a safe and well run department or room, and to make decisions, delegate and appraise tasks in an efficient way. Students will learn role specific theories and practices, as well as behaviours to create a winning environment for their setting.
This award is Accredited by Cache NCFE and ICQ and is Nationally recognised.
What are the Key Themes covered within this program?
• Building Team Performance
• Project Management
• Team Building and Development
• Communication
• Finance
• Organisational Culture and Strategy
• Problem Solving
• Data Analysis
• Organisational Governance
• Managing self
Course Specifications:
• Minimum 15-month qualification
• 3 Month End-point Assessment period
• Work based – requiring time to complete off the job activities
• Includes an independent End Point Assessment
• Requires completion of Functional Skills level two in Maths and English
• Requires an employer contribution of £200
Progress and Personal Tutor:
Students will complete their program in the workplace with remote and face to face support from a personal Tutor. Your work and practice will be reviewed a minimum of every ten weeks, plus, Students will receive help and support throughout.
Why not fill out the form or call us for more information, Free on: 0800 6 44 68 77
Operations Manager Level Five
Course Overview:
This Course is equivalent to the Foundation Degree, or the Higher National Diploma and is aimed at senior managers such as deputy managers or nursery managers who would like to gain a deeper understanding of Management theories and Practices that can be implemented within their setting.
What are the Key Themes Covered Within this Program?
• Operational Management
• Project Management
• Finance
• Leading and managing people
• Building relationships
• Communication
• Self-reflection and awareness
• Data Analysis
• Organisational Governance
• Management of Self
• Decision Making
Course specifications and cost to your business...
• 21-month qualification
• 3 Month End-point Assessment period
• Work based – requiring time to complete off the job activities
• Includes an independent end point assessment
• Requires completion of Functional Skills level two in Maths and English
• Requires an employer contribution of £350
Progress and Personal Tutor:
Students will complete their program in the workplace with remote and face to face support from a personal Tutor. Your work and practice will be reviewed a minimum of every ten weeks, plus, Students will receive help and support throughout.
Why not fill out the form or call us for more information, Free on: 0800 6 44 68 77
Where is learning completed and how long does it take?
Location and duration:
- Students are on programme for an average 15 - 21 months.
- All programs contains an end point assessment, a bit like a driving test at the end to ensure you've achieved the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to achieve the award. The End Point Assessment period takes an average of 3 months to complete.
Location and Personal Tutor:
Students will complete their program in the workplace with remote and face to face support from a personal Tutor. Students work and practice will be reviewed a minimum of every ten weeks, plus, Students will receive help and support throughout.
These programs can be Funded. How does my Nursery Access Funding?
Funding for Small to Medium businesses, generally under 200 staff:
- You will receive 95% funding and will need to pay a 5% co-investment towards
the training. - Your 5% employer co-investment will be £300 or less.
How employers pay the contribution:
WMC Training offer monthly payment plans to cover the co-investment for non-levy payers, this would be £20 per month per student.
Larger Businesses:
If your Nursery Setting are a Large, Levy paying employer you can access funds through your Levy account to pay for the training.
Accessing Funds:
As these qualifications, including any Maths or English Functional Skills are Funded via the National Apprenticeship funding Pot, there are a few criteria that must be met before funding can be claimed...
- The Nursery setting must be based in England. (Different schemes run in other parts of the country and are devolved).
- Staff entering the Program must live in England and be a UK citizen.
- Staff entering the program must be employed by the business and this must be evidenced via a valid contract of Employment.
- Staff entering the Program must work for a minimum of 16 hours per week within the business that is claiming the funding.
- Staff must be in a relevant Job Role in order to undertake the qualification
What if applicants don't already have Maths and English GCSE's?
Maths and English for full recognition:
The Childcare sector requires that Early Years Educators have full and relevant Maths and English qualifications as well as the award itself to be full relevant. But, not everyone has these. That is fine. This program includes FREE access to the GCSE equivalent, the Functional Skills Maths and English qualifications at Level One and Two.
Delivering Maths and English Functional Skills:
If Applicants don't have GCSE's (or if they do) we'll complete an assessment of their current levels at induction. From this we will devise a fully supported, individualised learning plan for each Student. This will guide learners through areas for improvement right up to the exams.
Functional skills Maths and English are completed alongside the apprenticeship so that Students complete them before the end of their program. This means that by graduation, they have everything they need to be compliant and qualified to the industry standard.
What is the End-Point Assessment?
End Point Assessment:
These courses include an end-point assessment after all learning is completed. You can think of this as the test at the end of your driving lessons when you are learning to drive. They are not exams, but are a combined set of tasks, such as discussions and multiple choice tests that ensure that Students have learned everything to the correct standard.
The learning Portfolio and the End Point Assessment contribute to the overall grade applied to each student. These are:
- Pass
- Merit
- Distinction
Who completes the End Point Assessment with me?
Students receive a lot of support from their Personal Tutor Assessor before the he End Point Assessment is scheduled. Once the Student, and their Tutor Assessor are confident, this is then arranged with an independent organisation, who will conduct the Assessment.
WMC Training will arrange this with you.
All learning towards this assessment will be completed during the apprenticeship and we will ensure readiness for end-point assessment throughout the program.
Leave your details and we will get in touch to discuss your needs.
Alternatively, book a short, online meeting with us to find out more about our services.
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