Specialists in early years apprenticeship recruitment and training.
Need great people for your nursery? We’ll find, train and support the right apprentices for your team - handling recruitment, training and admin so you don’t have to.
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Recruitment made simple
At Realise, we make it easy for early years settings to find, train and keep great people through apprenticeships. Whether you’re new to apprenticeships or looking to grow your team, we’ll support you with clear guidance and hands-on expertise.
Free apprentice recruitment service
Our dedicated recruitment team takes care of everything - from advertising your vacancies to shortlisting candidates and arranging interviews, all at no cost to you.
Dedicated support
Once your apprentice starts, our experienced local trainers provide regular, face-to-face support, to help them build confidence and skills that make a real difference in your setting.
Right learner, right programme
We make sure every apprentice is in the right place to succeed. Our team take the time to understand each learner’s goals and motivations, so both your setting and your apprentice get the best possible outcome. Our programmes are shaped with curiosity and real-world insight, and we’ll work with you to tailor training that fits your organisation’s needs.
Working together for success
We believe in strong partnerships. From day one, we’ll get to know your goals and challenges so that our training works around you. With outstanding achievement rates, quick End-Point Assessments and clear progression routes from entry level to leadership, we help your people and your setting thrive.
We discuss your setting, staffing and apprentice goals
Your vacancies are advertised to attract the right candidates
We shortlist suitable applicants based on skills and motivation
We arrange interviews with your shortlisted candidates
You make the final decision and we handle the offer process
Support with paperwork, enrolment and first day of learning
Our local trainers provide hands-on, high-quality learning
Regular check-ins to track progress and development
We manage the end-point assessment (EPA) and advise on next steps
We review success and support future recruitment or training needs
Level 2 and Level 3 apprenticeship options
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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
Develop new talent from the ground up. This programme builds the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours your staff need to confidently support the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
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Level 3 Early Years Educator
Enhance quality across your setting. This qualification equips team members with strong foundations in child development, safeguarding and equality. This apprenticeship is recognised by the Department for Education as full and relevant, enabling apprentices to be counted in staffing ratios.
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Our Brochure
Discover more about these courses and explore our full range of programmes in our Early Years Brochure.
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