Early Years Educator
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Duration
18 Months
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Funding Value
£7000
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Non-levy Employer Contribution
£350 (5%)
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Awarding Body
NCFE
This occupation involves providing high-quality early education and care for children from birth to age 5 in various settings. Early years educators follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and interact with children, parents, carers, colleagues, and other professionals. They ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment, facilitate children's learning through play, and support children's progress and development through observation, assessment, and planning. They may act as the key person for one or more children and may play a leadership role under supervision.
During their apprenticeship, individuals gain skills, knowledge, and behaviours in their chosen role and industry. This includes duties such as;
- Support children's learning and development through applying knowledge of pedagogy and the observation, assessment, and planning cycle.
- Provide respectful and responsive physical and emotional care to children, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Support the implementation of change to improve practice.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, policies, and procedures.
This Apprenticeship has 2 assessment methods.
- Assessment Method 1: Observation with questioning
- Assessment Method 2: Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
Childminder assistant, Early years educator, Early years worker, Nursery educator, Nursery nurse, Nursery worker
Level: 3
Duration: 18 Months*
Funding Band: £7000
Non-Levy Employer Contribution: £350 (5%)
Awarding Body: NCFE
- English and maths qualifications may be required in line with the apprenticeship funding rules
- Paediatric First Aid or Emergency Paediatric First Aid
- Early Years Lead Practitioner
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
- Department for Education for Full and relevant at Level 3