Loved by early years professionals

What our customers really say.

For over 25 years, Parenta has supported nurseries, childminders and apprentices across the UK. These are unedited words from the learners and settings we work with every day.

4.9

Average learner rating

36+

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Children learning happily with an early years educator
25+
Years supporting early years
10,000+
Apprentices trained
4.9/5
Average tutor rating
98%
Would recommend Parenta

Stories from real learners

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Made a huge difference to my learning journey

A big thank you to all the amazing tutors at Parenta who supported me throughout my Level 3 Early Years Educator course. Their support, patience, and knowledge made a huge difference in my learning journey. The way they teach and guide you through the course is truly outstanding.

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Alba
9th May
Apprenticeship

Above and beyond

I think the service that my tutor gave was way above her job description. She has supported me throughout my course, even out of her working hours, when I needed her help. I couldn't have asked for a better tutor.

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Natalie C.
2nd May
Apprenticeship

I really enjoyed this experience

I found that I really enjoyed this experience, my tutor pushed me to my fullest and always made me feel like I could do really well.

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Ellee C.
28th April
Apprenticeship

Supported me every step

I had a great tutor who supported me in every step of my apprenticeship.

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Romina Z.
25th April
Apprenticeship

Supported us with many L2 and L3 apprentices

Our setting's tutor has been amazing! Over many years we have worked closely with her as she supported us with many L2 and L3 learners. She is kind, caring and always puts the learner first.

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Cheeky M.
24th April
Apprenticeship

Rewarded with positive feedback and amazing advice

My tutor has been amazing, supporting me through my apprenticeship journey. Her guidance and kind heart has always made me feel at ease and was always rewarded with positive feedback and amazing advice.

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Nicole C.
23rd April
Apprenticeship

The service is top notch

My tutor follows up on me. She makes herself available for any queries and supports me whenever and wherever possible. It is a pleasant experience though I'm still on the course.

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Adedayo A.
16th April
Apprenticeship

Empowered me

I am truly grateful for the support my tutor gave me through my journey. She offered me practical, personalised guidance which empowered me to complete my assignments and gain knowledge to apply to my daily practice.

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Beth
16th April
Apprenticeship

Really enjoyed the STEM webinar

I really enjoyed the STEM webinar yesterday. It has given me lots of ideas and I look forward to reading the book when it's out. It was easy to sign up and I have received my certificate.

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Cathy
10th April
Webinar

Quality of knowledge is at a high level

We have used Parenta for many years. The quality of knowledge they receive for their learning is at a high level. Our setting's tutor has been really helpful and supported the students well at our nursery.

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Cressex D.
10th April
Training

Made me feel at ease throughout my apprenticeship

My tutor made me feel at ease throughout my apprenticeship and made the whole experience a lot less nerve-wracking. This was huge for me as a massive suffer of anxiety.

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Jo C.
9th April
Apprenticeship

I wouldn't have done this without my tutor

My tutor helped me so much and had so much time for me. I wouldn't have done this well without her.

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Sophie W.
8th April
Apprenticeship

Incredibly helpful and patient

I've been using Parenta for a few months now and am very happy with the support I've received. They have been incredibly helpful and patient.

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Natasha J.
7th April
Training

I couldn't have asked for a better tutor

My tutor has been amazing. She has responded to any queries and questions I have had very quickly. She was interested to learn about me personally so she could help support me in a way that suited me best.

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Poppy L.
4th April
Apprenticeship

Support is phenomenal

Our setting's tutor has been amazing. She is so enthusiastic, positive and passionate towards the apprentices across two of our settings. Her support is phenomenal.

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Emily B.
27th March
Apprenticeship

Tremendous support

As someone who has struggled with maths forever, my tutor made it seem lightweight, giving me tremendous support and encouragement throughout. I can't recommend her enough.

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Mikaila C.
26th March
Training

Highly recommend Parenta

Parenta's Level 2 Early Years Practitioner course was amazing. The course content was engaging and well-structured, making everything straightforward. Her constructive feedback boosted my confidence.

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Macey C.
25th March
Apprenticeship

Flawless and amazing

My experience with Parenta has been flawless and amazing, especially with my tutor, who has been my biggest inspiration. Honestly, I could not have gotten through my Level 2 without her.

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Aliya Y.
20th March
Apprenticeship

Outstanding

She will go above and beyond to help support me and is always there to listen, support and encourage me even on my low days. Her positivity keeps me driven to achieve my goals, and her performance is outstanding!

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Chloe C.
20th March
Apprenticeship

Helped me pass

I would like to say a big thank you to my tutor who is a fantastic functional skills maths teacher. She helped me pass my functional skills level 2 exam.

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Deborah A.
17th March
Training

We are so glad we did

Abacus training session this morning with Parenta was very useful, and I wish we had done it sooner! We can now start to utilise the system to its full potential!

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Jennifer L.
16th March
Software

Incredible support, dedication and expertise

I cannot praise or thank our tutor enough. She has been an absolute asset in guiding our staff through their Level 3 and Level 2 qualifications, providing them with the knowledge, confidence, and motivation they need to succeed.

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Georgia B.
13th March
Apprenticeship

Really useful resources for early years

Great support, helpful tutors, and really useful resources for early years training. Highly recommend!

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Shania
11th March
Training

Thanks to her support and dedication

Her patient, clear explanations turned topics that once felt impossible into ideas I could actually use in an exam. She gave me a structured revision plan, plenty of targeted practice, and clear strategies.

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Elena G.
4th March
Training

During my OFSTED registration

I am so pleased with the nursery website Parenta has built for us at Little Wonders! The inspector commented how the website really matches the nursery and what we propose to give to our families!

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Jasna B.
25th February
Website

She explains everything clearly

I'm very happy with my tutor. She is extremely supportive, professional, and kind. Whenever I contact her, she responds quickly and is always willing to help.

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Fatemeh S.
24th February
Apprenticeship

The whole Parenta team is amazing

My tutor helped me a lot in going through my Level 3 course. The whole Parenta team is amazing and very helpful. They make you feel comfortable all throughout the course.

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Lovelle H.
19th February
Apprenticeship

Parenta has been absolutely amazing

There's lots of information on all the topics that you need to cover and lots of support. My tutor is really helpful and is always available. I find myself sometimes emailing her late at night and she always responds.

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Zainab I.
12th February
Apprenticeship

Thank you to my tutor

As a fifty-eight-year-old neurodivergent with severe ADHD who speaks English as a second language, my exam phobia was at an all-time high. My tutor's wonderful positivity and serenity have fully untangled all the knots of fear.

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Adi T.
29th January
Training

Incredibly supportive of our trainees

As a Nursery Director, I've worked with several training providers. Our Parenta tutor stands out as a true gem. She is incredibly supportive of our trainees and consistently ensures their training stays on schedule.

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Doreen W.
27th January
Apprenticeship

Passed with a distinction

My tutor was amazing throughout the entire course. She was always there any time I needed her for extra support and was always in my corner — which paid off with a distinction across the board!

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Stephanie B.
20th January
Apprenticeship

Everything was laid out and easy to follow

I have just passed my EYE L3 with Parenta. The OneFile platform was easy to use; everything was laid out and easy to follow. My tutor was so helpful, encouraging, friendly and knowledgeable.

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Kassie J.
14th January
Apprenticeship

I was amazed at how consistently supportive she was

As someone who often struggles with self-confidence, I was amazed at how consistently supportive and encouraging she was throughout the course. Her guidance made me feel seen, heard, and capable.

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Sabina D.
5th January
Apprenticeship

A truly transformative learning experience

I privately funded my Level 3 qualification and chose Parenta on a recommendation. From day one, my tutor has been incredibly supportive, organised, and completely understanding of childminding practice.

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Emma M.
4th December
Apprenticeship

Don't look anywhere else

I've used Parenta as our training provider for several years now, and they just keep getting better. Their tutors go above and beyond to ensure that their students succeed!

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Chris S.
24th October
Apprenticeship

This DISTINCTION is also yours

Completing the L5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship has been a deep professional development journey. This has helped strengthen the capacity and competence of our team and the quality of our provision.

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Sylvie K.
22nd October
Apprenticeship

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