Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

This Apprenticeship is for learners who are new to the early years sector, and are looking to begin their career with an intermediate level qualification. Apprentices will support the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.

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

Next steps: On completion you could progress on to the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship or into employment.

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 and in some cases ICT, 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.

You will have access to a Learning Resource Centre. There is a refectory in the Hele Building.

Other costs would include the purchase of recommended textbooks. You will need an enhanced DBS check done through your work placement or the college.