Showcase Training

Showcase Training, specialist early years training

Showcase Training is a training provider based in Hampshire (UK) focused on the early years education sector. Since 2015 it has delivered apprenticeships and qualifications across the South of the country, with a team of tutors who have hands-on experience in this field. The company presents itself as an apprenticeship specialist and states that its aim is to deliver qualifications to the highest possible standard.

Early years apprenticeships

The apprenticeship catalogue covers three levels:

• Level 2: Early Years Practitioner
• Level 3: Early Years Educator
• Level 5: Early Years Lead Practitioner

The company also manages a vacancy bank for early years apprenticeships and offers specific information for employers in the sector.

Commercial courses and functional skills

In addition to apprenticeships, Showcase Training delivers commercial early years courses at four levels:

• Level 2: Early Years Practitioner
• Level 3: Early Years Educator
• Level 4: Early Years Advanced Practitioner
• Level 5: Early Years Senior Practitioner

The offer is completed with functional skills training in maths and English.

Learner support

Apprentices receive regular visits every four to six weeks, with personalised guidance, support with coursework and preparation for assessments. The company describes this ongoing monitoring as an element that helps maintain learner motivation and progress.

Relationship with employers and settings

Showcase Training works with nurseries, pre-schools and other childcare providers across the South of the UK. For employers, the company details incentives in force from October 2026: eligible employers could receive £2,000 for hiring an apprentice aged 16 to 24, and non-levy employers could qualify for an additional £1,000 for hiring a 16 to 18-year-old, up to a total of £3,000 in incentives. The company also publishes downloadable guides for apprentices, families and employers.

Resources and editorial activity

The site brings together a blog, a magazine and a newsletter, as well as a podcast titled Talking Early Years. Topics covered include continuous professional development in early years, safeguarding, digital safety, the Prevent duty and support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It also offers guidance on higher education pathways and mental health support resources.

Reported outcomes

According to data published by the company itself, 100% of learners say their tutor was knowledgeable and competent, over 90% say the course benefited their career and 100% would recommend Showcase Training. The company also highlights high distinction rates at Level 3 End Point Assessment and strong progression into employment, promotions and higher level study.

Location and contact

Unit 77 Merlin House, 4 Meteor Way, Daedalus Drive, Fareham, Hampshire, PO13 9FU · Telephone: 0330 320 9230 · Email: hello@showcasetraining.co.uk