• Application Form

  • This is an application for a fully funded Level 2 Early Years and Special Educational Needs Diploma programme. Places are limited, and submitting an application does not guarantee a place. Applicants may be invited to a telephone screening, Information Advice and Guidance session, and in-person pre-induction session.

  • About You

  • Date of birth*
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  • Gender*
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  • Route Into The Programme

  • How did you hear about this programme?*
  • Have you previously applied for, attended, or completed a Pro-Ex Early Years Skills Bootcamp?*

  • Funded Training Eligibility Screening

  • Are you aged 19 or over on 31 August 2026?*
  • Do you currently live in London?*
  • Do you have the right to live, study and work in the UK?*
  • Are you in the UK on any of the following visas:*
  • If offered a place, will you be able to provide evidence of your identity, residency and right to study/work in the UK?*
  • What evidence do you expect to be able to provide?*

  • Current Employment and Career Goals

  • Current employment status*
  • Are you currently looking for work in Early Years or childcare?*
  • Are you interested in progressing within your current Early Years/childcare role?*
  • Are you willing to attend interviews, employer meetings or job outcome follow-ups during or after the course?*

  • Section 5: Previous Qualifications and Experience

  • Highest UK qualification level already achieved*
  • Have you previously completed an Early Years, childcare or special Educational Needs qualification?*
  • If yes, date completed (if known)
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  • Have you previously completed a safeguarding qualification?*
  • Have you previously completed a digital skills or IT qualification?*

  • Section 6: Availability and Commitment

  • The course will be minimum 3 days a week on site in Stratford, East London and 1 day online. Can you commit to attending the programme between August and January 2027?*
  • Will you be able to reliably travel to Stratford, East London?*
  • Do you have regular access to a laptop or computer so you can attend online sessions from home?*
  • Do you have regular access to a laptop or tablet so you can complete written work from home?*
  • How confident are you using a laptop or online learning platform?*
  • Do you understand that funded places are limited and regular attendance, participation and coursework completion are required to keep your place?*

  • Screening, IAG and Initial Assessment

  • Are you able to attend an in-person screening, IAG and BKSB initial assessment day if invited?*
  • Do you understand that all applicants, including returning Pro-Ex learners, must complete initial assessments before enrolment?*
  • Do you require any reasonable adjustments for the initial assessment or screening day?*

  • Support Needs

  • Do you have any learning difficulty, disability, health condition or support need that may affect your learning?*
  • Do you have an Education, Health and Care Plan?*
  • Do you have caring responsibilities that may affect your attendance or study time?*

  • Safeguarding and Suitability for Early Years Work

  • Do you have any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings that are not “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975?*
  • Do you currently hold an Enhanced DBS certificate?*
  • Is your DBS on the Update Service?*
  • Do you understand that Early Years and childcare employers may require safeguarding checks, references and DBS checks before employment?*
  • Is there anything you wish to disclose that may affect your suitability for Early Years or childcare work?*

  • Declaration and Consent

  • Please tick each box to confirm your declaration and consent.*
  • Date*
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