Swift - Education Apprenticeships

🌟 Want to learn more about a career in Early Years? 🌟

Join our free Careers Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) webinars this summer! ☀️

We have dedicated sessions for both parents and careers advisors, designed to provide valuable insights into careers in the Early Years sector and the opportunities available.

📅 Dates for Careers Advisors:
29th June - 10am-11am
6th July - 2pm-3pm

📅 Dates for Parents:
30th June - 6:30pm-7:30pm
22nd July - 6:30pm-7:30pm
19th August - 6:30pm-7:30pm
2nd September - 6:30pm-7:30pm

🤳 Scan the relevant QR code on the graphic or click the link below to register.

For Parents: https://swiftcc.co.uk/parents-guardians-careers-resource-hub/
For Careers Advisors: https://swiftcc.co.uk/early-years-careers-resource-hub/

If you have any questions, our team is here to help – visit us at swiftcc.co.uk.

Building a strong Early Years workforce is about more than filling vacancies. 💪

The most successful settings invest in apprenticeships, create clear progression pathways, and prioritise staff retention to develop talented teams that grow with the business.

In our latest blog, we explore practical strategies to help nurseries recruit, develop, and retain the next generation of childcare professionals.

📖 Read more here: https://swiftcc.co.uk/nurseries/how-to-build-a-strong-early-years-workforce/

✨ Thinking about a career in childcare? ✨

You can start working in a nursery without formal qualifications, but progressing into a qualified practitioner role requires a full and relevant Early Years qualification.

🌱 Level 2 is a great starting point.
⭐ Level 3 Early Years Educator is the key qualification for long-term career progression.

At Swift Childcare, we deliver recognised qualifications designed to help learners build the skills, confidence and experience needed for a successful career in Early Years.

📖 Read our latest blog to discover the pathway that's right for you: https://swiftcc.co.uk/learners/what-qualifications-do-you-actually-need-to-work-in-a-nursery/

Why are nursery staff leaving? 🤔

It’s not just about pay. A lack of career progression, feeling undervalued and ongoing workplace pressures are some of the biggest reasons Early Years professionals move on.

The solution? Create a workplace where staff feel supported, recognised and able to grow.

📖 Read our latest blog for practical tips on improving staff retention and building a stronger Early Years workforce: https://swiftcc.co.uk/nurseries/building-a-stable-early-years-workforce-through-retention-development-and-support/

💛 Thinking about a career in childcare? Here’s what you could earn! 💛

🌟 Entry-level childcare roles: £18,000–£22,000 per year
🎓 Level 3 qualified practitioners: £22,000–£28,000 per year

Looking to boost your earning potential? Investing in childcare qualifications can open the door to higher salaries, greater career opportunities, and long-term progression.

At Swift Childcare, we’re here to help you take the next step in your childcare journey. 🚀

📖 Check out our latest blog to learn more about childcare salaries and how to get started in the industry: swiftcc.co.uk/learners/how-much-do-nursery-practitioners-earn-in-the-uk/

Nursery ratios made simple 👶

More qualified staff = better ratios.

Common challenges for nurseries include:
Staff shortages and absences
Unrecognised qualifications
Constant pressure to stay compliant

The solution? Build a fully qualified, ratio-ready team. ✅

📖 Check out our latest blog to see how Swift can help you get started in a childcare career: swiftcc.co.uk/nurseries/nursery-staff-ratios-explained-and-how-to-stay-compliant-without-stress/

Introducing the Swift Loyalty Card! 🌟

This summer we’re giving back to the nurseries we work with through our Swift Loyalty Card.

The rules are simple:
Take on a Swift apprentice = 1 stamp
Introduce us to a nursery who are looking for an apprentice = 1 stamp
Collect 3 stamps = Entry into our monthly prize draw

Every month, you’ll have the chance to win one of our fantastic prizes 🎁 :
£500 off our direct diploma
£50 Amazon voucher
£100 off our Accelerator Programme
A special Swift surprise

The more engaged you are, the more chance you have of winning!

📅 This will be running from 1st July - 1st October.

If you are interested in getting started or finding out more, please reach out to your Business Development Consultant or send us a message through our website - swiftcc.co.uk

Think you need experience to start a career in childcare? Think again. 💭

Many nursery professionals started with no previous experience - just the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for supporting children's development.

Whether you choose an Apprenticeship or a Direct Diploma, there are pathways that allow you to gain recognised qualifications and build a rewarding career in Early Years.

Our latest blog explains how you can get started and what employers are really looking for when hiring entry-level childcare professionals.

📖 Read here: https://swiftcc.co.uk/learners/can-you-work-in-childcare-without-experience-yes-heres-how/

Agency staff can help solve short-term staffing challenges, but what happens when temporary cover becomes the long-term solution?

In our latest blog, we explore the wider impact agency reliance can have on your nursery, from workforce stability and team culture to long-term financial performance.

We also share practical strategies to help reduce dependency, including apprenticeships, staff development, and smarter workforce planning.

📖Read the full blog to discover how investing in your people today can create a stronger nursery for tomorrow: swiftcc.co.uk/nurseries/the-hidden-cost-of-agency-staff-in-nurseries/

🌟 Nursery Candidate Available in Milton Keynes 🌟

Looking for a motivated and reliable apprentice to join your nursery team?

Meet Jade - a proactive and positive candidate who is ready to begin her Early Years apprenticeship journey and make an immediate impact.

✅ Based in Milton Keynes
✅ 5 months' experience working in nurseries
✅ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
✅ Strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude

Jade is someone who would fit seamlessly into any nursery setting. She has already gained valuable hands-on experience in childcare environments and is eager to continue developing her skills within Early Years.

If you're looking to take on an apprentice who is ready to hit the ground running, we'd love to introduce you to Jade.

📩 Contact Scott Walton
📧 [email protected]
📞 07761 210 278