Optional booster
Level 1 booster course
A short, self-paced primer that helps school-leavers, returners and career-changers walk into a childcare apprenticeship interview with confidence.
Around 6 hours
Work through it over a weekend, or a few evenings.
Six bite-sized modules
Child development, safeguarding basics, play, communication, settings, and your first day.
Certificate of completion
Add it to your profile and applications to stand out.
Built with employers
Designed with nurseries who tell us exactly what they look for.
What you'll learn
- 1
How children develop
The key stages from birth to five, and what they mean day-to-day.
- 2
Safeguarding basics
Spotting concerns, who to tell, and your duty of care.
- 3
The power of play
Why play is learning, and how to support it well.
- 4
Talking with children and parents
Practical communication that builds trust quickly.
- 5
Inside a real setting
Routines, rooms and roles in nurseries and pre-schools.
- 6
Your first day
What to wear, what to ask, and how to make a great start.
Ready to get a head start?
Pay once, learn at your pace, keep lifetime access to every module.