Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

On this course you will:

• Use your own initiative to plan and organise your own work in the role of a nursery nurse
• Learn how to support children to develop numeracy and language skills
• Ensure each child is safe and feels secure in their environment
• Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child

Topics include:

• Child development
• Children’s Behaviours
• Safeguarding
• Health and safety
• Communication
• Supporting children’s activities
• Special educational needs
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Partnerships

Apprentices will need to be working towards and achieve the following job role requirements before their End Point Assessment:

• Work with a team to support children’s daily care and education
• Have a solid awareness of keeping children safe and healthy
• Assist with the planning and preparation of educational activities
• Support children’s personal care

External assessments, including exams, and a substantial employer set project via practical assessments of skills and the ability to apply your knowledge.

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide you ideally need GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths.

However, we will work with you and provide additional support in order to help you achieve the functional skills element or GCSE requirements of the Apprenticeship. Support can be delivered either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

You need patience, understanding, a strong desire to work with people and good communication skills. You will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for your employer.

If you are 19 or over, functional skills are not required unless requested by the apprentice’s employer.