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Key details

Course type
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship level
Level 3
Location
Workplace
Mode of attendance
Employer based
Start date

You can start this apprenticeship at any time.

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Apprenticeship introduction

This apprenticeship develops the knowledge and skills relating to the Early Years Educator within a care and education setting.

You will study a range of knowledge topics including:

  • Healthy eating
  • Promoting physical exercise
  • Health and safety
  • Supporting children's different areas of development
  • Safeguarding
  • Observations and planning
  • Professional development

You will develop skills to support the delivery of the EYFS, planning and delivering activities, implementing inclusive practice, supporting the children's welfare, personal development and reflecting on practice.

Duration: 18 months plus 3 months End Point Assessment

Apprenticeship information

Early Years Educator - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)

There are no qualifications needed to undertake this apprenticeship, however, you will need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week in a relevant job and have access to baby room children or have arranged a baby room placement, that the assessor can observe you in.

You will need to complete a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course, valid for the duration of the qualification, including the End Point Assessment.

All applicants will be required to undertake an assessment in English and maths prior to enrolling.

Assessment is via a range of methods:

  • Written questioning
  • Assignments
  • Professional discussions/oral questioning
  • Work products and witness statement.

The End Point Assessment comprises of an online knowledge test and professional discussion.

You could progress to become a room leader or manage within early years and childcare settings.

You could also further your study with a Foundation Degree or Degree in early years education or primary education etc.

Select career:

Early Education and Childcare Assistants

Potential Earnings

£27,401.28

Average Earnings

£18,353.98

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.

Skills

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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