LEVEL 2

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

Name: On Point Apprenticeships
Address: Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH, GB
Telephone: +44 191 433 8727

REQUIREMENTS

Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve Level 1 Maths and English qualification, with Level 2 attempted or GCSEs C/4 or above to complete their apprenticeship, if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications. For those aged 19+ at the start of their training study can also be funded up to an approved level 2 in English or maths or both, achievement is not mandatory and employers can choose to opt out.
Working with age group 0-5 years old.
12 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment.
‘Off the job’ training must be provided (300 hours)
Support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews.

Exploring roles and development opportunities in early years settings
Child development from birth to 7 years
Safeguarding babies and young children in early years settings
Supporting health and safety in early years settings
Promoting wellbeing in early years settings
Supporting effective communication in early years settings
Supporting activities, purposeful play and educational programmes
Understand how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Working with parents, colleagues and other professionals in early years settings

Taught session at Gateshead Interchange weekly. Thursday morning’s, 9:30-11:30 term time only.
Observations in the workplace.
Professional discussions.
Witness testimonies completed by mentor.

End Point Assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependant on learner progress. End Point Assessment will consist of:

Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence.
Knowledge Test