Industry News | Bright Horizons to offer unique apprenticeship opportunity to staff in partnership with Nottingham Trent University

Early education and childcare, back-up care, and workforce education services provider Bright Horizons has announced a partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) to offer a qualification aimed at improving professional development in the early childhood education sector.

Launching in January 2025, the scheme will allow Bright Horizons staff to complete a Level 5 Early Year Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship.

“This training programme is a gateway for our people who are looking to deepen their expertise and advance to the next level in their careers,” said James Butler, Talent and Development Lead at Bright Horizons. “This partnership with such a highly acclaimed institution reflects our commitment to providing high-quality professional development opportunities for educators, ultimately benefiting the children and families we serve.” 

What is the programme with NTU and what’s on offer to Bright Horizons staff?

Graduates of the programme will earn a Level 5 qualification – a qualification equivalent to a foundation degree (the first two years of a full degree BA (Hons)). Bright Horizons said this will position staff who take part in the scheme for career advancement opportunities within the early childhood education sector.