U-turn on GCSE requirements for Apprenticeships

Campaign to help u-turn on GCSE requirements for Apprenticeships

There is hope that Government will listen to people’s views about the GCSE requirements for early years educators apprenticeships and make a U-turn on the decision.

A campaign was launched in April by Cache to help convince the Department for Education on making a U-turn for the GCSE requirements. It is believed that an alternative qualification such as functional skills should be allowed. 

The GCSE requirement is causing many childcare providers issues with recruitment, with some nurseries being unable to recruit qualified practitioners. The idea of reinstated an equivalent qualification for the GCSE rule will help rectify the issues childcare providers are having. Early years settings will be able to recruit the employees they require and help them progress in their careers. 

For many people, the idea of having to do their GCSE Maths and English has become less attractive causing the low amount of people joining the childcare sector. 

Everyone is encouraged to voice their opinion and make their concerns heard.