Early Years Education

Apprenticeship Pathway

Professional Business Administration Training for the Early Years Sector

Give your nursery the operational strength it needs with skilled administrators who understand the unique demands of Early Years education.

As the sister company of Swift Childcare, Hatch brings the same trusted expertise, learner support, and sector insight, delivered through a high-quality Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship tailored specifically for nurseries and childcare settings.

Our programme blends core administrative training with Early Years focused learning, equipping apprentices with the practical skills and sector awareness needed to support managers, practitioners, and operational leads.

Your administrator will develop:

Strong communication and parent-interaction skills
Confidence handling admissions, invoicing, and compliance paperwork
Organisational ability to support staffing, scheduling, and record-keeping
A clear understanding of safeguarding, policies, and EYFS-aligned processes

With Hatch, your apprentice becomes a genuine asset, helping your setting run smoothly, improving operational efficiency, and freeing up practitioners to focus on what matters most: children’s learning and development.

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Discover how the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship provides apprentices with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours while the early years pathway prepares them for your setting.

Sector-Focused Learning

Our Early Years pathway is delivered alongside the core Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, enriched with sector-specific training designed for nurseries, preschools, and childcare providers.

Your apprentice will learn:

Managing admissions, parent enquiries, and onboarding processes
Handling nursery management systems (such as digital registers, invoices, and child profiles)
Supporting safeguarding, compliance, and regulatory documentation
Effective communication with parents, staff, and external agencies
Organisation and scheduling for staff rotas, meetings, and required paperwork

This additional Early Years specific content ensures apprentices are fully prepared for the unique operational demands of a nursery, while developing strong business administration foundations.

Why It Works for Nursery Employers

Apprentices gain the skills and confidence to support all aspects of Early Years administration. From day one, they help keep your setting organised, compliant, and running smoothly, freeing up practitioners and leaders to focus on children’s learning and development.

Key benefits include:

Early Years focused training: Learning is aligned with real nursery tasks—such as admissions, staffing admin, parent communication, and compliance documentation.
Support with regulatory expectations: Apprentices build an understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, GDPR, EYFS documentation, and Ofsted requirements.
Immediate operational impact: From managing enquiries to supporting invoicing and parent communications, apprentices provide meaningful support from the start.
A reliable pipeline of motivated talent: Nurseries can develop administrators who understand the sector and can confidently progress into senior admin, office manager, or deputy roles.

Reasons to work with Hatch?

As the sister company of Swift Childcare, Hatch brings trusted Early Years expertise combined with high-quality administrative training.

Immediate contribution to your operations – Learners apply their new skills directly into your processes, helping streamline daily tasks.
Personalised coaching and mentoring – Every apprentice receives ongoing support, helping them grow in confidence, professionalism, and capability.
Flexible, nursery-friendly delivery – Workshops, online learning, and on-the-job training fit around your busy environment with minimal disruption.
Cost-effective development for your team – Apprenticeships provide structured, funded training that delivers real ROI improving retention, reducing pressure on leaders, and strengthening your setting long-term.
Stronger retention and long-term progression – Learners trained with Hatch feel supported, valued, and invested in, leading to higher loyalty and a more stable workforce.

Need More Information

Download our Early Years Education Pathway Prospectus

Ready to Find the Right Pathway for Your Team?

Invest in a skilled, confident, and sector-ready workforce with Hatch Business Administration apprenticeships.