in my college and certainly in all the FE colleges i work with you need a level 2 first (* this is essential as the work is based on a huge amount of pre knowledge, you wouldn't do a physics a level without a gcse) but yes you can be a volunteer BUT you need to have placement where you can observe asses and plan and be an active member of the team otherwise you won't generate evidence. an apprenticeship is a type of training and many colleges are offering them in childcare but again starting at level 2
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