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Provided there is suitable number to do so we will offer regular college workshops that all appprentices can attend to build their off the job hours.
Apprentices will be alocated a Trainer Assessor who will support them throughout the time on programme.
20% of the time on programme should be spent focussing on off the job training.
The practical period will be spent covering all knowledge, skills and behaviours that are essential in order to fullfil the role of a lead practitioner.
After 24 months on programme you will enter a 6 month gateway period where the apprentice will complete three assessment methods including an observation with questions, a professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio, a case study with a report and a presentation with questioning.
Key Facts
Mode of Attendance:
The Apprenticeship course is normally full time, which might include attending college on a day release or your tutor visiting you in the workplace.
Level:
Higher Apprenticeship
Dates:
You have to be employed to start an Apprenticeship. You can either apply for one of our vacancies, or you can source your own employer.
Course Code:
AP5XEYP
The Programme
Includes
There are 16 Duties that will be covered throughout the 24month practical period. These include:
Health and well-being of all children,
Play, learning and development including observations and planning
Personal care and daily routines.
The effective key person and advocate for the child
Facilitate equality and diversity for all
Safeguarding
Lead and be acountable for best practice
Reflect on best practice
Establish engaging, inclusive and collaborative relationships and participate in multiagency meetings.
Initiate continuing professional development opportunities in response to identification of strengths and weaknesses both personally and within your team.
Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety legislation, policies and strategies at a national, local and setting based level.
Carry out effective administrative tasks
Work in collaborative partnership with parents and carers
To lead and manage across the area, aspect or environment for which they are responsible for.
Where you
can work
Successful completion will enable you to work in the childcare and education sector in any of the following roles:
Assistant manager, Baby room leader, 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.
Key
Information
Apprentices must:
- Participate in and complete on-programme training to meet the KSBs as outlined in the occupational standard for a minimum of 12 months
- Undertake at least 20% off-the-job training as arranged by the employer and training provider
- Understand the purpose and importance of EPA
- Undertake the EPA including meeting all gateway requirements
Awarding
Organisation
NCFE
Additional
Information
This Apprenticeship consists of a mixture of blended learning in the workplace and optional self study time at Loughborough College.
Entry Requirements
& Functional Skills
A level 3 Early Years qualification is not essential but an advantage.
Undertake the Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result.
GCSE English and Maths at grade 3/C or above is desirable. Applicants must score level 3 or above at their iniitial assessment.
Applicants without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
Qualification(s)
Obtained
Peadiatric First Aid.
L5 Apprenticeship Standard for the Early Years Lead Practitioner (Pass, Merit, Distinction)
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition: Criteria for Level 3 Early Years qualifications for Early Years Educator
Progression
Opportunities
Degree in Early Years
Training
Provided
Workshops
Research and assignment time
Shadowing opportunities
Short courses
In house training
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.