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Early Childhood Care and Education Apprenticeship Survey

October 2026

Please help us assess the need for a new apprenticeship and whether settings could support it. Tick the answers that apply and add short comments where requested. Estimates are welcome.
An apprenticeship combines paid employment with study. At least half of the learning takes place at work. Employers pay apprentices throughout the programme, including time spent in off-the-job learning. The programme details are still to be agreed.
Please return the survey by Monday 9th November 2026 at 5pm.

Thank you!

Tell us about your setting.
1.Which county is your setting located in?
2.What type of service do you operate?
3.How many settings do you operate?
4.How many staff do you employ?
5.Do you think an apprenticeship would be beneficial to the sector?
6.If yes, please select all that apply
7.What staffing challenges do you face? Select all that apply
8.How many staff do you need?
9.Please provide a projected apprentice intake into your setting for Years 1, 3 & 5
Expected recruits, including replacements:
10.What job should the apprenticeship prepare someone for?
11.Could you employ an apprentice?
12.How many apprentices could you employ?
13.Could you pay an apprentice throughout the programme?
Include time spent in off-the-job learning.
14.What financial or other support would your setting need?


Supporting Apprentices and Developing the Programme
15.Could you provide a workplace mentor and time for training?
16.Potential mentor’s qualification and experience:
17.What would help your setting support an apprentice? Select all that apply.
18.What study arrangements would work for your setting?
19.What qualification level would you recommend for the apprenticeship?
Qualification level on Ireland’s National Framework of Qualifications:
20.What programme length would you recommend?
21.What qualifications or experience should applicants have?
22.How could you help develop the programme with TU Dublin or other training providers? Select all that apply.
23.Would you provide a written expression of interest?
24.Please outline any conditions or concerns, including qualification requirements.
25.May we contact you about your answers?
26.If Yes, please provide your contact details below:
Thank you. Your answers will inform the proposal. Expressing interest does not commit your setting to taking on an apprentice.
Current Progress,
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