Outline
An Early Years Practitioner will work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities. The practitioner may work in a range of private and public settings, for example, children’s centers, pre-school, reception classes, nursery schools, home based provision, hospitals delivering the EYFS requirements set by government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to five years in both indoor and outdoor activities. The practitioner will interact with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning of and delivery of activities, purposeful play and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting, part of a professional team ensuring the welfare and care for children under the guidance and supervision of an Early Years Educator, teacher or other suitably qualified professional in the early year’s workforce. The practitioner will also interact with parents, colleagues and other professionals e.g., Health Visitors and Social Workers. The practitioner will also support observation and assessment of each child and assist with care needs e.g., teeth, hair, skin, feeding, changing nappies under the direction of a more senior member of the team. They will have a responsibility to recognise when a child is in danger and or risk of harm or abuse, and will contribute to the health and safety of the children, staff and others on the premises.
Assessment
Elements of learning can be face-to-face tutorials by visit or remote digital means, directed study and research, learning in the workplace via practical demonstration, shadowing, instruction, or simulation or by way of courses and reflection. Assessment methods may include Q&A, work products, observations of practice, witness accounts, recognition of prior learning, and professional discussions. Mandatory Qualifications: End Point Assessment The End Point Assessment is synoptic, and takes place at the end of the apprentice’s learning and development. The requirement is that the end point assessment is completed within three months from the start of the end point assessment period.
Entry Requirements
Each organisation will have their own entry requirements, and must be able to provide opportunities to work towards this apprenticeship as part of the job role.
Apprentices aged 16-18 must achieve maths and English, prior to End Point Assessment or provide a certificate of prior achievement. For Apprentices aged 19+ maths and English are optional – to be agreed at the start of programme.
Funding may be available to cover this apprenticeship, please contact us for more information on eligibility.
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