Early Years Apprentice Review
at London Early Years Foundation
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Teaching
Lewisham
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
This role involves working four days a week and attending the academy once a week, which gives you a full day to catch up on assignments, ask questions, and get support from tutors. It’s also a great opportunity to make friends, share experiences, and bring new knowledge back to colleagues in the nursery. My apprenticeship has been such a positive and rewarding experience, largely because the team is so supportive and welcoming. From the very beginning, they spend time getting to know everyone’s individual learning styles and create time to work with each student one-to-one, helping to shape and support us in the best way possible. That personalised guidance has been invaluable in helping me grow in confidence, develop my skills, and work towards becoming a Level 3 teacher. The encouragement, support, and knowledge shared by both the team and tutors has created such a positive environment to learn, grow, and thrive.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme has helped me build confidence, develop my skills, make friendships, and work towards becoming a Level 3 teacher in a nurturing and encouraging environment. Overall, I enjoy the programme to a great extent and feel it has been both enjoyable and valuable for my personal and professional development.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
One of the biggest things I’ve gained is a much deeper understanding of how children learn and develop, which has been incredibly valuable. The programme has also helped me realise my passion for teaching, it has confirmed that this is the career path I want to pursue and has given me a lot of excitement for my future in education. Overall, it has helped me grow both professionally and personally.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well organised and structured. Everything is planned out clearly, which makes it easy to stay on track and balance work with study. They give plenty of time to complete assignments, which works really well alongside working at the same time, and the expectations are always clear. They are also very understanding and supportive if you need extensions or extra help, which makes the programme feel flexible as well as structured. Overall, the organisation of the programme has made learning manageable, supportive, and enjoyable.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They take time to help me develop my skills, answer questions, and give me opportunities to learn and grow in practice. I also feel really supported through the encouragement I receive and the way they invest time in helping me progress towards becoming a Level 3 teacher. Their support has played a big part in building my confidence and making the programme such a positive experience.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend London Early Years Foundation to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Yes, I would definitely recommend it to a friend. It’s a great company with amazing values and benefits, and it creates such a positive and enjoyable place to work and learn. The team is supportive, the apprenticeship is well structured, and there are so many opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. It’s also genuinely fun.. you build great relationships, learn so much, and feel encouraged throughout the journey. For anyone interested in childcare and teaching, I think it’s a really rewarding programme to be part of.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to London Early Years Foundation?
My advice to others would be to make the most of every opportunity the programme offers. Be open to learning, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to ask for support when you need it, as there is always help available. Stay organised with assignments and use your academy day wisely, as it’s a great chance to catch up and deepen your understanding. Also, don’t be late!
Early Years Apprentice
at London Early Years Foundation
- Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Stratford, Greater London
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3.5
