Pre-enrol to a Skills Bootcamp course

Funded by the Department for Education.

Level 3 Early Years Educator Skills Bootcamp

Fill out the pre-enrolment form and one of our advisors will be touch with you.

In order to be eligible for a free Skills Bootcamp course funded by the Department for Education you must meet the following criteria:

You live in England and have the right to work in the United Kingdom
You are aged 19 years old or over on the 31st August 31st August 2023
You have a National Insurance number
You are required to attend all planned live online learning sessions per week to meet the required guided learning hours, plus additional learning for up to 14 weeks
Have a reliable internet connection and desktop computer
You don’t need any prior knowledge on the course subject, just the willingness to learn and the commitment to your studies!

For more information and details on the steps to completing your course read our Frequently Asked Questions.

Pre-enrol to your free Skills Bootcamp course

First, confirm your eligibility for a Skills Bootcamp

If you're eligible for a Bootcamp, then you can submit your initial application right away.

Do you currently live in England

Yes

Have you lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years or have a residency status that makes you exempt from this rule?

Permits exempt from 3-year residency rule:

Discretionary leave to enter or remain
Exceptional leave to enter or remain
Indefinite leave to enter or remain
Humanitarian protection
Refugee status
Leave outside the rules
Persons granted leave under one of the Ukraine schemes
Persons granted leave under one of the Afghan schemes

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Do you have the right to live and work in the UK?

Yes

Were you aged 19 or over on 31st August 2023?

Yes

Have you studied the course you are applying for before or another course where the content is similar?

Yes

Are you currently enrolled on any other government funded education programme, either with The Skills Network or any other provider?

Yes

Have you completed another Skills Bootcamp in this current funding year? (1st April – 31st March)

Yes

Do you have the following documents. You will need to have these ready to upload when you complete your application.

Identification in the form of either a passport or birth certificate
Proof of right to work in the UK
If you were born outside the UK but are an EU or EEA national-evidence to support your EU pre-settled or settled status
If you are a non-UK, EU or EEA national - any relevant proof of residency documentation covering a 3-year period

Yes

If your name on your ID is different from the name and/or surname on the one in your application, we will need further evidence to support this. For example, a copy of your marriage certificate or deed poll.

Do you have access to the following?

Computer with camera and microphone
Internet
A dedicated learning space where I will be undisturbed during live learning sessions
Access to Microsoft Office Suite

Cameras are expected to be on during all live learning sessions

Yes

Can you confirm if any of the following apply to you?

I am searching for a new job role
I am looking for a change of Career
I am looking for a promotion with my current employer
I am Self Employed and looking to grow my business

Yes

If looking for a new job role this can include an apprenticeship position

If you are looking to gain a promotion with your current employer, they must have agreed to support this and be prepared to part pay for your course

Are you committed to participating in all Skills Bootcamp delivery sessions including live learning, one to ones and careers guidance? Also, do you understand that non-attendance at these sessions could result in my withdrawal from the course?

Yes

You will need to make The Skills Network aware of any commitments including holidays that would impact over the next 14 weeks

Are you committed to completing my course by the planned end date?

Yes

As Skills Bootcamps are designed to support career progression, are you prepared to complete the following?

Uploading an up-to-date CV as part of the application
If I am looking for a new job role I am prepared to independently job search
If I am looking for a new job role, I will provide evidence of any interviews I attend
I will work with the careers and progressions team for up to 6 months post - completion of my Skills Bootcamp

Yes

If you do not have a current CV, the application form has a downloadable CV template that you can fill in.

Congratulations!

Based on your answers provided, a Skills Bootcamp might be suitable for you.

Please proceed to complete the Pre-Enrolment Form and our team will be in touch to advise you of the next steps.

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