Early Years Lead Practitioner
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Duration
24 Months
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Funding Value
£9000
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Non-levy Employer Contribution
£450 (5%)
An Early Years Lead Practitioner takes an active lead in the care, learning, and development of young children aged from birth to eight years. They work in a range of settings and are responsible for leading other practitioners and an aspect or environment such as Communication and Language, Planning and Assessment, Forest School, Physical Activity and Nutrition. They are highly skilled professionals who engage with sector developments and report directly to the head of the setting. They interact with children, families, practitioners, other professionals, and appropriate agencies on a daily basis.
Throughout the apprenticeship, learners will develop knowledge and skills in:
- Child development – understanding children’s development from conception to age 8, including physical, cognitive, emotional, social, behavioural and communication development.
- Child-centred practice – promoting children’s rights, listening to their views and ensuring their individual needs and interests are recognised and supported.
- Health, wellbeing and emotional development – supporting children’s physical and emotional wellbeing, resilience, self-regulation and positive relationships.
- Play and learning – using play, creativity and curiosity to promote learning, development and enquiry-based experiences.
- Curriculum and pedagogy – planning and delivering effective learning experiences based on children’s individual needs, interests and stages of development.
- Observation, assessment and planning – using assessment and planning cycles to identify needs, monitor progress and support early intervention.
- Inclusive practice – promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and adapting practice to meet the needs of all children.
- Communication and language – supporting children’s speech, language, communication and social interaction through appropriate strategies and interventions.
- Learning environments – creating engaging, stimulating and safe indoor and outdoor environments that support children’s learning and development.
- Professional leadership and practice – leading day-to-day practice, working effectively with colleagues and families, and continually evaluating and improving the quality of provision.
This Apprenticeship has 2 assessment methods.
- Assessment Method 1: Observation with questions
- Assessment Method 2: Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
Assistant manager, Baby room leader, Deputy manager, Early years coordinator, Early years foundation stage lead or coordinator, Early years officer, Early years practitioner, Early years support worker, Education welfare officer, Health play specialist, Higher level teaching and learning assistant, Hospital play worker, Key worker, Lead baby room practitioner, Lead practitioner, Nursery officer, Pastoral assistant, Pastoral care manager, Play leader, Pre-school leader, Room leader, Senior key worker, Senior practitioner, Specialist practitioner in child development (health), community nursery nurse.
Level: 5
Duration: 24 Months*
Funding Band: £9000
Non-Levy Employer Contribution: £450 (5%)
- English and maths qualifications may be required in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.
- Apprentices will need to undertake the Disclosure and Barring Service process
After successful completion of Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner, you can consider pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Studies, Teaching, or Education to enhance your qualifications and career prospects.
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
- Criteria for Level 3 Early Years qualifications for Early Years Educator