Advanced Apprenticeship Standard Level Three Early Years Educator

This course is for those who want to gain their licence to practice working awith children in the early years sector; supporting the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting. An Early Years Educator works as part of a professional team ensuring the welfare and care of children under the guidance of suitably qualified professional in the workforce.

This apprenticeship includes:

• Maths at Level 2 (if not already achieved)
• End-point assessment
• 20% off-the-job training
• Full support from an assessor throughout your apprenticeship journey)

You need:

• to be working in an early years environment with a range of children from babies to five-year-olds
• English at grade 4 or Level 2 Functional Skills
• Maths at grade 3 or FS Level 1
• an ambition to pursue an early years career

• Level 1 Maths and English uplifted to Level 2
• Off-the-job training hours
• End-point assessment
• Covering topics working in partnership with carers and parents; safeguarding and child protection; using play to support children’s learning and growth; use and importance of hygiene; communication and wellbeing of children; and health, safety and wellbeing of  children
• You will learn a range of theoretical knowledge about health and safety, hazards and regulations relating to looking after babies and children – including signs and symptoms of injuries and safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Gain a good understanding of current frameworks and continuous provision.
• You will also develop professional behaviour, communication techniques, knowledge of nutrition and hygiene, and the ability to keep documentary records.

The delivery method is one-to-one, with your assessor arranging to visit you at your workplace to support you with the following:

• Products of work
• Professional discussion
• Projects/portfolio
• Written assessment tasks
• Upcoming observations

Your assessor will arrange observations, reviews and meetings with you. 

You need to be prepared and able to access your one file account. 

The delivery method is one-to-one, with your assessor arranging to visit you at your workplace to conduct the following assessments:

• Observations
• Questioning
• Products of work
• Professional discussion
• Projects/portfolio
• Written assessment tasks

Further Study

You can progress on to the Level 5 Early Years Educator qualification (subject to receiving apprenticeship vacancy offer).  

Careers

You can work as a qualified early years educator in an early years setting.

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk