LEVEL 3

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

REQUIREMENTS

  • Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve Level 2 Maths and English qualification, 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.
  • 15 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment.
  • Completion of Paediatric First Aid while in employment.
  • ‘Off the job’ training must be provided (370 hours)
  • Support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews.
  • Previous childcare experience and/or qualifications.

CONTENT

  • Safeguarding
  • Continuous professional development
  • Health, safety, and welfare
  • Equality, diversity, and inclusion
  • Child development
  • Observation and assessment
  • Behaviour
  • Partnership working
  • Speech, language, and communication
  • The 7 areas of learning
  • Transition and significant events.
  • Theories

ASSESSMENT METHODS

  • Taught session at Gateshead Interchange weekly. Tuesday or Friday morning’s, 9:30-11:30 term time only. (dependant on assessor availability)
  • Witness testimonies completed by mentor.
  • Observations in the workplace.
  • Professional discussions.

APPRENTICESHIP ASSESSMENT

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

    1) Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence.

    2) Observation of practice.

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