Early Years Lead Practitioner 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.
• 21 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment. .
• Minimum of 3 formal observations of practice captured while on programme
• ‘Off the job’ training must be provided (466 hours)
• Support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews.

CONTENT

• Child development and learning and inclusive practice
• Planning, assessment and pedagogy
• Leadership and team development
• Partnership working and professionalism
• Health, safeguarding and wellbeing

ASSESSMENT METHODS

• Monthly taught session at Gateshead Interchange or online available.
• Online learning via Google Classroom.
• Observations of teaching and coaching engagement.
• Reflective assignments with product evidence relevant to planning, teaching, assessment.
• Professional discussions.

APPRENTICESHIP ASSESSMENT

• End Point Assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependant on learner progress and will consist of:
  1) Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence.
  2) Observation of practice, followed by Q&A.

Interested in this apprenticeship?