What is a Foundation Apprenticeship?

Foundation Apprenticeships are a work-based learning opportunity for senior-phase secondary school pupils.   Lasting one or two years, pupils begin their Foundation Apprenticeship in S5 or S6. Young people spend time learning out of school and at a local work experience placement, and complete the Foundation Apprenticeship alongside their other subjects like National 5s and […]

A Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services (Children and Young People)

Every child deserves the best start in life to grow up happy, healthy and confident. You can help make sure this happens. With this Foundation Apprenticeship, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of different childcare roles. Look after young children, organise fun activities and give children and their families vital support by working in […]

What’s Involved in a Foundation Apprenticeship in Childcare?

What is the Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services (Children and Young People)? The Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Social Services (Children and Young People) is for pupils in S5 and S6 and typically takes 2 years to complete. Increasingly the framework is also available over a shorter duration, typically a single academic year.  Irrespective of the delivery model, the […]

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