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Apprenticeships are real jobs – with plenty of hands on experience, a salary and chance to gain a recognised qualification alongside a robust programme of study with further opportunities to move into higher level programmes following completion at level 3.
An Early Years Practitioner (EYP) works as part of a professional team, usually in a nursery or pre school, ensuring the welfare and care of children from 0-5yrs, under the guidance and supervision of an Early Years Educator (EYE) or other suitably qualified early years professional. EYPs work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, developing positive relationships and supporting the assessment and planning of appropriate activities and experiences. EYPs promote play opportunities to meet individual needs and support children to grow and develop.
The EYP programme is 12 months of learning, including a L2 EYP qualification and supported by an industry trained assessor and teacher. You will gain knowledge, skills and behaviours both in the workplace and “off the job”. The statutory requirement to complete “off the job” hours is partially fulfilled online via Microsoft Teams-taught delivery fortnightly.
Every 10 weeks, your assessor will review your progress and set targets with you and your workplace mentor. Upon completion of the qualification and apprenticeship programme, evidence is collated and a portfolio is moved to the “Gateway”, which, if accepted, moves to the End Point Assessment stage (EPA).
The EPA is made up of a 90 minute Professional Discussion to confirm the competencies of the apprentice across the knowledge, skills and behaviours linked to this programme, followed by a multiple choice paper. Both assessments are graded as a Fail, Pass or Distinction.
This completes the apprenticeship programme.
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Careers and progression
Many apprentices remain employed with their workplace as a L2 EYP with opportunities to progress to a L3 Early Years Educator.
Entry requirements
Ideally a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 3 or higher (GCSE D or above) including English and Maths, however a L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths could run alongside the apprenticeship.
Successful completion of a pre-assessment in college
Be able to work approximately 30 hours per week.
Additional information
We partner with different organisations to enhance an apprentice’s journey, including working with the NSPCC, creative arts and drama organisations, local forest schools and many more.
Telford College works with the employer to create a specific training plan to meet the apprenticeship standards. An assessor, teacher and workplace mentor will support the apprentice to fulfil the training plan.
The apprentice will evidence their knowledge, skills and practical experience gained through assignment work, creative displays/products and professional discussions. This evidence will be mapped to the apprenticeship standards and reviewed regularly, alongside ten-week reviews.
What to do next
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Type
Apprenticeship
Duration
12 months
Campus
Online
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