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Become a Family First apprentice
Learn all about the Family First Apprenticeship Scheme: what it is, how you will be supported, what you will gain, how you will grow and be celebrated!
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What is the apprenticeship scheme?
Our Apprenticeship Scheme is your gateway into a rewarding career in Early Years. You’ll earn while you learn - gaining hands-on experience in one of our nursery settings while studying towards a recognised qualification as a nursery practitioner.
No two days are the same, and from day one you’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in children’s lives.
Why choose an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship gives you the best of both worlds: a real income, professional training, and a clear path for your career - all from the very start.
“As an organisation, we believe in organic growth. Apprenticeships offer more than a qualification, they offer personal growth, life skills and a career pathway that fulfils your potential’’
- Michele Falconer Apprentice Lead
Everything you need to know
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How you will be supported
We’ll never leave you to figure things out alone. From day one, you’ll have a dedicated mentor by your side, along with a structured support system designed to help you thrive:
Your mentor - regular monthly progress meetings to reflect on your learning and set quarterly targets.
Your assessor - scheduled work and guidance to keep your studies on track.
Online training & handbook - everything you need at your fingertips to support your learning journey.
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What you’ll gain
This isn’t just about Early Years knowledge - though you’ll gain plenty of that. Our scheme is designed to develop you as a whole person. You’ll build skills in managing your work, study and life balance, setting and achieving goals, and looking after your own wellbeing.
These are skills that will serve you throughout your entire career, wherever it takes you.
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Growth and progression
We’re passionate about helping you grow. As you progress through to our Level 5 cohort, you’ll unlock coaching and leadership training opportunities, including companywide conferences where Managers and Deputies come together to share knowledge and creative ideas through hands-on workshops.
Many of our Managers and Deputy Managers started exactly where you are now - as an apprentice. They’ve flourished into exceptional leaders and Outstanding Nursery Managers. Your journey could look the same.
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Celebrating your success
At Family First, we don’t let hard work go unnoticed. When you complete your studies, we celebrate it. And if you’ve gone above and beyond, you could be nominated as an exceptional learner - because we believe every milestone deserves recognition.
Build a career with Family First
Join the Family First family and let's build your career together. We're passionate about investing in you from day one, with comprehensive training that sets you up for success. Our approach is simple: we make it easy to get started, then support you to become excellent at what you do.