At Kindred Nurseries, we are passionate about nurturing the next generation of Early Years professionals. Our apprenticeships provide a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, earn while you learn, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification in childcare. Whether you’re taking your first step into Early Years or looking to progress in your career, our apprenticeship programme, in partnership with Hawk Training, offers the perfect pathway to success.
Always Learning – Build your knowledge and skills through hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Inspirational People – Be supported by highly qualified, passionate professionals who inspire best practice every day.
Clear Career Progression – Many of our apprentices progress into Room Leader, Deputy Manager and leadership roles, supported at every step of their journey.
Award-Winning Training – We work in partnership with an Ofsted Outstanding training provider and are proud members of The 5% Club, demonstrating our commitment to high-quality apprenticeships and exceptional professional development.
Care Beyond the Curriculum – Access additional development in key areas including school readiness, SEND support, safeguarding, and inclusive practice.
A True Family Feel – Join a nurturing, inclusive team where mentors and leaders are dedicated to helping you grow in confidence, capability, and career.
"At Kindred, our values sit at the heart of everything we do, and that includes how we support our teams. I’m passionate about encouraging our teams to keep learning and growing through training, apprenticeships, and Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications. By investing in our people, we create confident practitioners, inspiring environments, and the very best outcomes for our children.” – Heidi Dorrington People Partner (Talent)
Our Apprenticeship Success
We are incredibly proud of our apprentices and their achievements: 127 Learners Qualified | 71% Achieved Distinction | 100% Pass Rate
With outstanding success rates, our apprenticeship programme is designed to help you thrive and achieve your full potential.
Interested in starting your journey in Early Years with Kindred? Applying for an apprenticeship is easy! Simply visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities, or get in touch with our recruitment team to learn more.
