Pen Green Centre for children and their families

Thinking about becoming an Early Years Teacher?

Join us to discover the brand new Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA), delivered by Pen Green Research, Development and Training Base in partnership with the University of Greenwich.

Starting in January 2027, this innovative apprenticeship offers the opportunity to achieve a BA (Hons) Early Years with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) while remaining in employment. The programme combines academic study with workplace learning, supporting practitioners to develop as confident, knowledgeable leaders of early years practice.

Whether you’re an early years practitioner looking to progress your career or an employer wanting to invest in your workforce, our information session is the perfect opportunity to find out more.

During the session we’ll cover:

• An overview of the Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship
• Course structure and content
• Entry requirements and eligibility
• Apprenticeship funding and employer support
• What to expect throughout the programme
• Live questions and answers

There will also be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss whether the programme is right for you or your setting.

Who is this information session for?

This session is suitable for:

• Early years practitioners currently working in nurseries, pre-schools or other eligible early years settings who want to progress towards becoming an Early Years Teacher.
• Practitioners with a Level 3 qualification who are interested in progressing to degree level, subject to meeting the programme’s entry requirements.
• Practitioners with a relevant Level 5 qualification,  who may be eligible to enter directly into Year 2 from 2027.
• Nursery managers, setting leaders and employers interested in supporting staff development and finding out more about apprenticeship funding.

The programme is designed for practitioners who wish to continue working while studying towards a BA (Hons) Early Years and Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).

Childminders: We welcome enquiries from childminders interested in the programme. Eligibility will depend on individual employment circumstances and apprenticeship funding requirements, so please contact us to discuss your options.