Better together: adding value, resources and support for our learners
With The Childcare Company, you’re choosing a market-leading training provider backed by the brilliant Association of Apprentices (AoA). It’s a powerful pairing.
It means learners enjoy being part of a larger UK apprentice support network, with the additional reassurance that they’re amongst like-minded company. They’ll also be able to access apprenticeship resources designed to make their journey as easy and rewarding as possible. In short, everyone wins.
AoA Connect
AoA Learn
Apprentice guide
Line Managers Guide
Frequently asked questions
The Association of Apprentices is the place where apprentices from across the UK can unite, network, and develop. It is a community supporting each other to be their best.
If you are an apprentice or have recently completed an apprenticeship, your membership provides you with access to our exclusive features:
- A bespoke social network that lets you connect with like-minded people in your sector or region – gain insight, ask for advice, attend virtual meetups and so much more.
- An online learning and development tool to enhance your skills and knowledge so that you can unlock your full potential throughout your apprenticeship and beyond.
- Exclusive members-only events, both virtual and in person.
These are curated specifically for apprentices, tapping into topics supporting your unique position on the career ladder.
Occasionally, we as your early years training provider, will hold events that are open to the public, so you can invite your colleagues, friends, and family.
Absolutely! The AoA is led by apprentices, so your feedback is key.
If you’re a member, send us an email to
Members gain access to exclusive events, as well as two key features: AoA Connect and AoA Learn.
By accessing these tools, your pool of resources will unfold, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills in all areas.
The AoA provides the foundations, but you create the community. Build a professional network, meet other amazing apprentices, and develop your skills so that you can fulfil your maximum potential.
Nothing – it’s FREE! If you are currently completing an apprenticeship or have completed an apprenticeship, there is no cost involved to join.
If you recently completed an apprenticeship, then of course! As Peter Drucker once said: “Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes.”
Using AoA’s resources you are in the perfect position to develop further at your own pace and share what you’ve learned (good and bad!) with our current apprentices. Your experience is the most valuable resource. Although the AoA is primarily for apprentices who are currently on programme we’d love to have you in our community.
AoA Connect is the Association of Apprentices’ social networking feature that lets our members meet, ask questions, complete polls, attend events and much more.
You can also join groups that particularly interest you. AoA Connect is available both from your desktop or as a mobile app.
No. AoA Connect is only for members of the Association of Apprentices who are UK-based, current apprentices, or recently completed apprentices aged 18 and over.
Once you’ve registered as a member of the Association, you can access AoA Connect from the members’ area of their website.
AoA Learn is the Association’s online learning feature that gives you access to a huge catalogue of e-learning, assessments and advice to help you develop your skills and knowledge.
With everything from self-awareness, resilience and relationships to interview practice and things not to do at work, AoA Learn is your place to learn and grow.
AoA Learn is accessible to members of the Association, either individual apprentices or to one representative from a corporate member (i.e. an employer or training provider) who has registered their apprentices as members.
Once you’ve registered as a member of the Association, you can access AoA Learn from the members’ area of their website.
Events are listed in on the Events page of AoA Connect and on the homepage of their website.
The Council is made up of current and past apprentices, and they guide our work and ensure that everything the Association offers meets the needs of its members.
If you have any other queries that aren’t covered above, please contact AoA and they’ll come back to you as soon as they can.
If you’d like to contact us, you can do that via email on info@thechildcare company.co.uk, or by simply filling in the form at the link below.