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Early Years Practitioner

Level 2 apprenticeship

 


The role of the Early Years Practitioner is to work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning and delivery of activities. The apprenticeship provides great training for team members in a full day care, children’s centre or pre-school setting.

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Key information

Who is it for?

For those working in the private or public sector wishing to support and contribute to the mental and physical well-being of children.

Blended delivery

1-1 facilitated learning sessions with Lifetime Learning Coach, face-to-face and remote teaching, and self study via online learning platform - Aptem.

End point assessment

60 minute knowledge test and 90 minute professional discussion underpinned by learners portfolio of evidence.

Duration

14 months + end point assessment

Could this apprenticeship be for you?

If you meet most of these responsibilities as part of your existing role, or if you could be supported to meet these responsibilities during your apprenticeship, you could be suitable for this programme.

  • Have the opportunity to work regularly with children (0-5 yrs) E.g you work in an early years setting?
  • Work with Early Years Foundation Stage E.g. are you involved in providing play and educational opportunities, which are either adult-led or child-initiated?
  • Have the opportunity to work alongside parents and/or carers and encourage them to take an active role in their child’s care, play, learning and development?
  • Have the opportunity to support colleagues with the assessment, planning, implementation and reviewing for young children?

The modules

  • The Role of the Early Years Practitioner
  • Child Development
  • Health and Safety in Early Years
  • Supporting Children’s Wellbeing
  • Working within the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Supporting Children with SEN and Partnerships in the Early Years
  • Protecting Children in Early Years

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Please note, you'll need to be employed to learn on one of our apprenticeships, and your manager will need to authorise this (as it's your company who pay for the programme!) so please ensure you have their consent to enrol before you proceed.

If you're interested in this programme for your team, click here to contact us.