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Early Years Educator Apprentice

Course Code: APP0430
  • Level: 3
  • Qualification: Apprenticeship
  • Duration: 18 months
  • Course type: Full-time
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: You will work Monday to Friday, with at least 20% of your time spent in the College dedicated to study.

What's it all about?

Ready to jumpstart your career while learning and earning at the same time? An Apprenticeship is a great way for you to dive straight into your chosen career. You’ll split your time between learning on the job with experienced professionals and attending the College to gain essential knowledge. It’s hands-on, practical, and you’ll be earning a qualification while you work. Expect to build real skills, make connections, and have fun getting a head start in your future career!

As an Early Years Educator, you’ll take on a central role in creating and delivering high-quality educational experiences that lay the groundwork for children’s future success. You will work in a variety of environments, such as nurseries, preschools, and early years settings, where your expertise will support the cognitive, emotional, and social growth of young children.

Your duties will encompass a wide array of responsibilities, including designing and implementing age-appropriate learning activities, observing and assessing children’s developmental progress, and tailoring educational strategies to meet individual needs. You’ll ensure that each child is supported in a safe and nurturing environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and positive relationships.

Training as an Early Years Educator will equip you with the skills to work closely with parents and caregivers, providing guidance and feedback on children’s development. You’ll also learn to uphold the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards, ensuring that your educational practices are inclusive, promote equality and diversity, and foster a love of learning in every child.

Course information

This Apprenticeship covers various areas including:

  • supporting child development
  • safeguarding and child protection
  • promoting positive behaviour
  • engaging with families
  • maintaining a safe and hygienic environment
  • supporting play and learning activities.
This Apprenticeship spans 18 months, offering apprentices hands-on experience and practical knowledge in various aspects of early years education, including child development, safeguarding, behaviour management, family engagement, and creating a safe learning environment.

The entry requirements for this Apprenticeship will be decided by the employer, but may typically be five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above.

The end point assessment will consist of an observation with questions and a professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence. 

Following successful completion, you could progress onto employment within the sector. This could include roles such as a nursery educator, a teacher, a nursery worker, etc.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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