Potential Earnings
£35,836.89
Key details
- Apprenticeship area
- Early Years and Education
- Course type
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Apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship level
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Level 4
- Location
- Workplace
- Mode of attendance
- Employer based
- Start date
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You can start this apprenticeship at any time.
Apprenticeship introduction
Apprentices will study 19 units of work that look at various topics important to the role and responsibilities within the residential childcare sector.
Topics may include:
- Child Development
- Safeguarding
- Working as a team
- Working and supporting children and young people who have experienced harm or abuse.
Duration: 18 months plus 3 months End Point Assessment
Apprenticeship information
Children, Young People and Families Practitioner - Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4)
You will need at least 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) including Maths at Grade 9 - 6 (A - B), English and Science or their equivalent. Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to have achieve this prior to taking the end point assessment.
You will also need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant job but we can assist you in finding a placement.
Adults who are aged 19+ with appropriate industry experience but without the necessary qualifications are welcome to apply.
All applicants will be required to undertake an assessment in English and maths prior to enrolling.
The apprenticeship is assessed through a blended learning approach which includes observation visits to your workplace setting, the assessment of written assignments and remote individual and group support throughout the duration of you course and study period.
Apprentices are required to make a regular monthly meeting date (remote or visit) with the assessor to monitor progression and achievement throughout the course.
You could progress to a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare course.
Careers related to this course
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Child and Early Years Officers
Average Earnings
£25,496.53
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Health, Social and Child Care Services
People in these occupations provide care and support services for children, healthcare patients, and the elderly, and administrate social programmes.
Education Assessment and Support Services
People in these occupations administrate activities in educational institutions, assess and inspect quality, plan classes and curriculum, and advise students.
Skills
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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