LEVEL TWO EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER APPRENTICESHIP
The broad purpose of the Early Years Practitioner (EYP) occupation is to work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
The broad purpose of the Early Years Practitioner (EYP) occupation is to work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis, supporting the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting. An EYP works as part of a professional team ensuring the welfare and care of children under the guidance and supervision of an Early Years Educator, teacher or other suitably qualified professional in the workforce.
This apprenticeship entails:
- A Level 2 Diploma
- Maths and English Level 1 Functional Skills with a Level 2 uplift
- End-point assessment
- 20% off-the-job training
- One day at College to learn the theory of being an Early Years Practitioner.
- Full support from an assessor who is also your tutor
Entry Requirements
You need:
- to be working in an early years environment with a range of children from babies to five-year-olds
- a good standard of English and Maths
- an ambition to pursue an early years career
What will you learn?
- Level 1 Maths and English uplifted to Level 2
- Off-the-job training hours
- End-point assessment
- Level 2 Diploma covering 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.
- You will also develop professional behaviour, communication techniques, knowledge of nutrition and hygiene, and the ability to keep documentary records.
How will you learn?
The apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace and on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will need a laptop for access to your course work.
How will you be assessed?
- Observations
- Questioning
- Products of work
- Professional discussion
- Projects
Where next?
Further Study
You could consider the Level 3 Early Years Advanced Practitioner qualification.
Careers
You could advance to a supervisor role.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
The apprenticeship entails:
- An end-point assessment
- Of-The-Job training (6 hours per week)
- One day at College to learn the theory of being an Early Years Practitioner
- Full support from an assessor who is also the apprentice’s tutor
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
The apprentice should be employed in a nursery looking after a range of children from babies up to five-year-olds.
The employer should provide support, training, and paid leave to attend College on a Tuesday.
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
- Support and training
- Paid time to attend College on a Tuesday
- Support for the assessor and time off work for the apprentice to spend time with the assessor
- Support with the 20% off-the-job training
- Support with completing reviews
- Support with the end-point assessment
Behaviours expected within the role
- Professional attitude
- Interpersonal skills
- Good time-keeping
- Ambition to pursue an early years career
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
- Level 1 Maths and English uplifted to Level 2
- Off-the-job training hours
- End-point assessment
- Level 2 Diploma
The Diploma covers:
- Working in partnership with carers and parents
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Using play to support the children’s learning and growth
- Use and importance of hygiene
- Communication and wellbeing of children
- Health, safety and wellbeing of children
The apprentice will learn a range of theoretical knowledge about health and safety, hazards and regulations relating to looking after babies and children. This includes signs and symptoms that a baby is injured, plus the safeguarding policies and procedures to follow.
They will also build their professional behaviour, communication techniques, knowledge of nutrition and hygiene, and ability to keep documentary records.
What will the assessment look like?
- Observation
- Questioning
- Products of work
- Professional discussion
- Projects
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
Theory class is once a week at college, day tbc when apprentice starts.
If the apprentice needs to complete their Functional Skills, that will also take place on this day.
The day release should be paid as part of their working week.
Is there any specialist equipment required?
They will need a laptop.
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
They can consider a Level 3 apprenticeship programme.
What job roles will this apprenticeship be suitable for?
Assistant Practitioner
Will the college help me find an apprentice?
You may already have someone in your organisation or someone has come to you direct asking for an apprenticeship, but if you don’t we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and external advertising through social media and the national apprenticeship services website
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
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Course Information Last Updated On: February 28, 2024 1:53 pm
