Early Years Educator
ST0135
What is an
Early Years Educator?
An Early Years Educator is a highly skilled and nurturing professional who plays a pivotal role in the early development of children aged from birth to 5 years old. This role encompasses various job titles, such as nursery nurse and childminder, all of whom are dedicated to ensuring that young children receive the best possible care and education while staying safe and healthy.
Early Years Educators (EYEs) provide high-quality education and care for children. They work in various settings, following the EYFS framework to support children's learning and development. EYEs interact with children, parents, and professionals, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all children. They observe, assess, and plan to support children's progress and act as key persons for individual children. EYEs may also play leadership roles within their settings.
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Funding Band
£6000
Duration
18 Months
Level
3
Entry Requirements
Employers will set their own entry requirements, but individuals should have had supervisory responsibility in order to start on this apprenticeship.
• Level 2 Award in Functional Skills English
• Level 2 Award in Functional Skills Mathematics
• 18 years or above or at the employer’s discretion due to the nature of the work
The End-Point Assessment Process
YOUR APPRENTICE JOURNEY
(MINIMUM DURATION 18 Months)
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On and off-the-job training to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours
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English and Maths Level 2 (if required)
GATEWAY (TYPICALLY 2 MONTHS)
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Employer confirms the apprentice is consistently working at or above the level of the occupational standard
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Achieved English and Maths Level 2
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Recognised First Aid Qualification
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Complete a portfolio of evidence
END-POINT ASSESSMENT (MAXIMUM 2 MONTHS)
Components:
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION TEST
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(60 minutes) Complete 35 multiple choice questions
PROFESSIONAL DISCUSSION
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(90 minutes) Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
Grading Criteria
Fail Criteria: Apprentices who fail to meet the requirements of the knowledge test and/or professional discussion.
Pass Criteria: The apprentice must demonstrate all of the pass criteria.
Distinction Criteria: The apprentice must display all of the pass criteria and all of the distinction criteria.
Progression Routes
On completion, apprentices could seek to continue their development through the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner.