Early Years Educator - Apprenticeship

Knowledge -Supports children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play -Has key person responsibility to help ensure each child feels safe and secure -Observes each child and shapes their learning experience to reflect their observations

Skills -Works in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child -Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine

Behaviours -Care and Compassion -Being team-focused -Honesty, trust and integrity -Commitment to improving the outcomes for children through inspiration

Qualification -Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. -Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid. (RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

Maths and English GCSE Grades 9 - 4; Functional Skills Level 2 or initial assessment results at Level 1. Individuals requiring additional support are required to participate in an intensive week programme; otherwise, are mandated to attend weekly sessions.

To complete the apprenticeship, apprentices will be expected to complete:

• Knowledge test
• Professional Discussion (supported by a portfolio of evidence)

Level 4 and 5 qualification and management and team leading roles and qualifications.

21 Months

Induction One day induction to Apprenticeship programme, meeting with a Skills Coach and Delivery Plan agreed.

In College Two workshops and one workbased session a month for the duration of Programme.

Assessment On programme assessments every 6-8 weeks, including progress reviews every 8-10 weeks.

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