At Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Trust, we recognise that the Early Years foundation is pivotal in shaping children’s learning, wellbeing, and lifelong curiosity. Our Early Years development pathway, supported through the Supporting Education SkillsHub, provides a structured and high-quality professional learning framework for practitioners working with our youngest learners.

This pathway is designed to deepen understanding of early childhood pedagogy, strengthen leadership and practitioner confidence, and promote reflective, evidence-informed practice that nurtures every child’s intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Through a blend of specialist training, coaching, and collaborative networks, Early Years practitioners are equipped with the skills and insights needed to design engaging environments, deliver effective practice, and lead improvements within their settings.

This approach ensures that all children experience a rich start to their learning journey — grounded in both developmental research and our Trust’s Catholic mission to cultivate curiosity, compassion, and achievement.
 
​ 

Shape Divider - Style curve_asymmetrical

Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2: The Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship gives you the skills and confidence to support the care, learning and development of children aged 0–5. 


  ​ 

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3:  The Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship develops the specialist skills and knowledge needed to work independently with children aged 0–5. 

​ 

Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5: The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship develops advanced knowledge and leadership capability for those who guide practice across early years settings. 

​