‘Accelerate into early years’ is our early years Skills Bootcamp – a short course specially designed to help people upskill, find a job, and start earning.

It has been developed in partnership with leading employers and local authorities and on completion, offers you a direct route to our fast-track level 3 early years educator apprenticeship – saving you up to 6 months of learning time and getting you into your dream role much faster.

It is designed to be flexible and accessible. Whether you prefer face-to-face learning or online study, you’ll gain valuable experience and knowledge to prepare you for this next step.

Plus – it won’t cost you anything and we’ll even help you with your DBS application!

• Flexible learning options: Choose between a 3-week in-person course (limited locations), a 6-week mid-week online programme or a 12-week Saturday only programme.
• No cost to join: Provided you are aged 19 or over and meet our eligibility criteria, there is absolutely nothing for you to pay. Plus – if you progress onto our accelerated level 3 apprenticeship, there’s nothing to pay there either.
• Accelerate your progress: This Skills Bootcamp offers you a unique, direct path, to our accelerated level 3 early years educator apprenticeship, saving you up to 6 months of learning time and helping you start your dream role much faster.
• Gain your paediatric first aid qualification, which is essential to work in an early years setting. The cost of this will be covered by Realise.
• Support with your DBS application: We will handle the costs and paperwork for your DBS application, helping you to focus on your learning.
• Personalised support: Benefit from personalised support and guidance throughout your course, ensuring you have all of the resources and assistance you need to succeed.