Can £28 Million Transform Early Years Training and Solve Staffing Challenges?
In a significant boost to the early years education sector, Parenta Training has secured £28 million to provide free training for early years employers. This funding, hailed as a ‘sustainable solution’ to the persistent staffing issues, promises to revolutionise how early years training is delivered.
Parenta Training has been awarded a substantial £28 million from a large levy consortium to offer free training to early years employers. The courses available include Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, Level 3 Early Years Educator, Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor, and Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner. This funding aims to alleviate financial burdens on employers, allowing them to train multiple staff members at no cost. The initiative also marks the launch of Parenta’s fast-track Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship, enabling learners to qualify in just over a year. Dr Allan Presland, CEO of Parenta Training, emphasises that this funding is a game-changer for addressing staffing challenges in the sector.
Is the £28 million funding injection into early years training the breakthrough the sector has been waiting for? Parenta Training’s recent windfall from a large levy consortium suggests it might be. The early years sector has long grappled with staffing challenges, often exacerbated by the high costs associated with quality training and development. However, this new funding aims to turn the tide by offering fully funded courses to early years employers, enabling them to train their staff without financial strain. The strategic move not only addresses immediate staffing needs but also sets the stage for long-term sustainability in the sector.
A Game-Changer for Early Years Training
The Funding Windfall
Securing £28 million is no small feat. For Parenta Training, this funding represents a monumental opportunity to support early years employers across the country. The funding, sourced from a large levy consortium, is earmarked for providing free training in crucial early years roles. This includes the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, Level 3 Early Years Educator, Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor, and Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner courses. The significance of this funding cannot be overstated, as it alleviates the financial burdens that have traditionally hindered employers from investing in comprehensive staff training.
The Visionary Leadership of Dr Allan Presland
At the helm of this transformative initiative is Dr Allan Presland, the CEO of Parenta Training. Dr Presland has been vocal about the financial barriers that have historically limited the capacity of early years employers to train their staff. “Previously, some employers could only afford to put just one apprentice through a qualification and pay the 5 per cent contribution, while some couldn’t even afford that,” Dr Presland explains. The new funding changes the game, allowing employers to enrol multiple staff members in training programmes without any cost. This, according to Dr Presland, is a pivotal moment for the sector.
Fast-Track Training for Swift Qualification
Coinciding with the new funding is the launch of Parenta’s fast-track Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) apprenticeship. This programme enables learners to qualify in just 53 weeks, plus the time required for the End Point Assessment (EPA). This accelerated pathway is designed to address the urgent need for qualified early years educators in a timely manner, ensuring that employers can quickly bolster their teams with skilled professionals. Dr Presland asserts, “At last, we will be able to provide a sustainable solution to the ongoing staffing challenges.”
Implications for the Early Years Sector
The implications of this funding and the introduction of the fast-track apprenticeship are profound. By removing the financial barriers to training, Parenta Training is empowering early years employers to invest in their staff and, by extension, the quality of care and education they provide. This initiative is expected to not only fill immediate staffing gaps but also to enhance the overall standard of early years education by ensuring that practitioners are well-trained and qualified.
Parenta Training’s £28 million funding represents a monumental shift in early years education. By offering free training across various levels, the initiative addresses both immediate staffing needs and long-term sustainability in the sector. The fast-track Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship further underscores Parenta’s commitment to swift and effective training. Dr Allan Presland’s leadership has been instrumental in navigating this transformative period, and his vision for a sustainable solution to staffing challenges is set to become a reality. This funding marks a new era for early years training, promising enhanced quality and accessibility for employers and educators alike.
“At last, we will be able to provide a sustainable solution to the ongoing staffing challenges.”
– Dr Allan Presland, CEO of Parenta Training.
Ready to transform your early years training? Enrol your staff with Parenta Training today and take advantage of fully funded courses designed to elevate your team’s skills and qualifications. Visit Parenta Training’s website to learn more and get started.
