Early Years Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3

Early Years Business Administrator
Apprenticeship Level 3

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in the Early Years sector? Hatch, our sister company, delivers the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with a focus on the skills nurseries and early years settings really need.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in managing enrolments, invoices, staff records, communications, and compliance, building the confidence and practical skills that make you an invaluable part of any team.

With personalised coaching, mentoring, and real workplace experience, Hatch ensures you’re not just learning theory, you’re developing the professional behaviours and expertise that employers value. Start your journey with us and make a real impact from day one.

TYPICAL DURATION

10 MONTHS

TRAINING LEVEL

LEVEL 3

TRAINING METHOD

BLENDED

ASSESSMENT METHOD

PORTFOLIO

FUNDING VALUE

UPTO 100%

EARLY YEARS PATHWAY

YES

A Structured Path to Success

Designed to Deliver Real Impact in the Workplace

The 13-month Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship is carefully structured to help you build the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours that employers value most. Developed by experienced educators and industry experts, each phase is designed to ensure you can apply what you learn directly to your role.

You’ll progress through four clear stages, gaining hands-on experience and confidence while contributing to your team from day one. This isn’t just learning theory, it’s about making a tangible impact in your workplace.

By the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll be equipped to work efficiently, communicate effectively, manage tasks with confidence, and take on greater responsibility. It’s the perfect foundation for career growth and future leadership opportunities.

PHASE ONE: THE ESSENTIALS

Phase 1: The Essentials (Weeks 1-8)

Learn Skills That Make a Real Impact

The Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship equips you with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to excel in the modern workplace. This programme combines essential business concepts with real-world application, ensuring you’re ready to contribute from day one.

What You’ll Learn:

Business Fundamentals & Organisational Structures: Understand how teams work together, how businesses operate, and how effective administration keeps everything running smoothly.
Legal & Regulatory Requirements: Gain knowledge of compliance, data protection, health and safety, and industry-specific regulations to ensure your work meets professional standards.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Develop professional communication skills, adapt your approach to different audiences, and build strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
Time Management & Professional Behaviours: Learn to prioritise tasks, manage your workload efficiently, and demonstrate professionalism in every aspect of your role.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll complete workplace projects, research tasks, and activities tailored to your employer’s processes and sector. This ensures everything you learn is practical, relevant, and immediately applicable, helping you make a meaningful contribution to your organisation from day one.

PHASE 2: THE CORE

Phase 2: Practical Application (Months 3-6)

Once you’ve built your core knowledge, the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship moves into a practical stage where you apply your skills in a real workplace. With guidance from a dedicated Learning Support Coach, you’ll gain hands-on experience, grow in confidence, and develop professionalism that makes a real impact.

What You’ll Focus On:

Observations & Professional Discussions: Reflect on real workplace tasks, develop critical thinking, and understand how your role contributes to your team’s success.
Task Management & IT Skills: Support projects, manage daily tasks efficiently, and build digital skills that enhance productivity.
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Learn to tackle challenges effectively, make informed decisions, and improve workflows to help your team operate smoothly.
Continuous Professional Development: Identify growth opportunities, set achievable goals, and track your progress to prepare for future responsibilities and leadership roles.

This stage ensures you’re not just learning theory, you’re actively contributing to your organisation while building the skills, confidence, and experience needed for long-term career success.

PHASE 3: ENHANCEMENT

Phase 3: Advanced Practice (Months 7-10)

In this stage of your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, you’ll focus on advanced skills and practical, applications specific to the Early Years Sector, preparing you to make a real impact in your workplace. With personalised coaching and guidance, you’ll take on meaningful projects that deliver measurable results and showcase your capabilities.

What You’ll Focus On:

Project Management & Improvement Initiatives: Lead or contribute to projects that enhance processes, boost efficiency, and create tangible outcomes, giving you practical experience that adds real value to your setting.
Sector-Aligned Tasks: Work on activities tailored to the early years sector, ensuring your learning is relevant and directly applicable to your role.
Leadership & Professional Skills: Build confidence, strengthen decision-making, and develop professional behaviours like communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, preparing you for future management or specialist roles.

By the end of this stage, you’ll be ready to contribute effectively from day one, deliver meaningful results, and take the next step in your career with confidence.

PHASE 4: END POINT ASSESSMENT

Phase 4: End-Point Assessment (Months 11-14)

In the final stage of your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Early Years pathway), you’ll focus on advanced skills and practical applications designed for nurseries, preschools, and childcare settings. With personalised coaching from your Hatch Learning Support Coach, you’ll lead projects that improve operations and demonstrate your professional capabilities.

What You’ll Focus On:

Project Management & Improvement Initiatives: Take on projects that streamline nursery processes, enhance parent communications, or improve administrative workflows, giving you practical experience that directly benefits your setting.
Early Years-Specific Tasks: Apply your learning to activities tailored for childcare environments, such as managing enrolment systems, staff records, or compliance documentation, ensuring your work is meaningful and relevant.
Leadership & Professional Skills: Build confidence, improve decision-making, and develop professional behaviours like communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability—preparing you to take on more responsibility within your nursery or childcare setting.

By the end of this stage, you’ll be ready to make a real difference from day one, supporting smoother operations, confident staff, and a better experience for children, parents, and colleagues, while setting yourself up for future career progression in Early Years administration.

Why Choose This Apprenticeship for Early Years Administration?

The Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Early Years pathway) equips you with practical, workplace-ready skills while supporting your long-term career growth in childcare settings. You’ll complete the core business administration programme and build sector-specific expertise tailored to nurseries, preschools, and childcare environments.

Early Years Pathway Focus:

Nursery Operations & Administration – Manage enrolments, staff records, scheduling, and parent communications efficiently.
Compliance & Safeguarding – Understand Ofsted requirements, safeguarding practices, GDPR, and regulatory standards to keep children and settings safe.
HR & Workforce Support – Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training records, and team coordination.
Financial & Operational Administration – Support invoicing, budgeting processes, and reporting to streamline nursery operations.

Why This Works for Your Setting:

Immediate Practical Impact – Apply core and Early Years-specific skills to support smooth daily operations and free up staff to focus on childcare.
Career-Ready Professionals – Develop confidence, professional behaviours, and sector knowledge that will make you a valuable team member.
Flexible Learning – Blended training with workshops, coaching, and hands-on workplace tasks that fit around your setting’s schedule.
Long-Term Growth – Structured development ensures you are prepared to take on greater responsibility, supporting career progression within Early Years administration.

This apprenticeship not only delivers a recognised qualification but also gives you the practical experience, confidence, and specialised Early Years knowledge to make a measurable difference every day.

Exclusive Opportunity for Swift Learners

Complete your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with Hatch, and you’ll unlock a 50% discount on the Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) Diploma.

That means in just 23 months you could be a qualified Business Administrator and, as a qualified Early Years Educator, be counted in your settings ratios, providing valuable and versatile support across the your setting.

Take the next step in your Early Years career with Hatch.

Let’s Talk!

The Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Early Years pathway) is designed to give you practical skills and knowledge to support nurseries, preschools, and childcare settings.

You’ll gain expertise in managing enrolments, staff records, parent communications, compliance, and day-to-day operations, all while developing professional behaviours and confidence for long-term success.

Start your journey with Swift Childcare and Hatch today and make a real impact in Early Years settings!

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Early Years Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3