Nurseries, Early Years and Catering Apprenticeship Training
The cost of Apprenticeship Training is funded by the government or through your Apprenticeship levy.
The biggest challenge for employers is finding and keeping great, skilled people. At Busy Bees Education and Training, we help solve this challenge by providing high-quality Apprenticeships and Training.
Our commitment is to make this solution easy for you - our customers – to access. So we’ll handle recruitment, training, and qualification of Apprentices.
And because we’re part of the UK’s largest Early Years employer, we understand what great Apprenticeship Training looks like, and we can be trusted to train and deliver brilliant people.
For Early Years, Childcare and Catering Apprenticeship Training please get in touch using the contact from below.
Employer Enquiry
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
I’m interested in taking on an apprentice, where do I start?
What courses can you offer to upskill my staff?
We are focussed on Early Years, Childcare and Catering skills and at differing levels (typically Level 2 to level 5). The details of individual courses are located here https://busybeestraining.co.uk/apprenticeships
Does my apprentice need to be aged 16-18?
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding apprenticeships is that they are only available to school leavers. However, recent reforms to government funding have changed the face (and age) of apprenticeships.
Anyone aged 16 and over can be enrolled on an apprenticeship, including school leavers, career changers, and people looking to develop their skills as part of their current job.
Can my business take on more than one apprentice?
Your business can take on as many apprentices as required.
How much do I have to pay my apprentice?
What is an apprenticeship agreement?
An apprenticeship agreement is signed by the employer and apprentice before the start of the programme and outlines key details about the apprenticeship.
It’s a legal requirement and acts as a contract of employment between the apprentice and employer. Apprentices younger than 18 will need to get a parent or guardian sign on their behalf.
The agreement is one of two documents that all apprentices will need to sign before starting the programme. The other required document is called the apprenticeship commitment statement, which is an agreement between the apprentice, employer, and training provider. Both documents are usually signed at the apprentice induction meeting.
How long does an apprenticeship have to be?
The minimum duration for an Apprenticeship is 8 months (from Aug 2025). The duration will depend on the course and the level, see here for more detail https://busybeestraining.co.uk/apprenticeships
Can Graduates Complete Apprenticeships?
Graduates are able to complete apprenticeships if they do not already have a qualification in the chosen field.
Case Studies
"Smilers have been using Busy Bees Training for five years after becoming very disappointed with our previous training provider. We have had over fifteen staff complete Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, and we currently have a staff member undertaking a Level 5 qualification.
We have found Busy Bees Training to be extremely supportive of each learner, tailoring plans to individual learning needs and providing support from induction through to end-point assessment. The development coaches are easy to contact by email and respond very quickly with advice and guidance. From a management point of view, I am kept fully informed of each staff member’s progress and how best to support them to succeed.”
