Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) Early Years Practitioner

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Key Facts

Level: 2
Duration: 16 months
Course Code: AP2XEYP
Cost - UK/EU: £undefined
Cost - Non EU: £undefined

Code: AP2XEYP

This occupation is found in a range of private and public settings including; full day care, children’s centres, pre-schools, reception classes, playgroups, nursery schools, home based provision, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 in both indoor and outdoor environments.

The broad purpose is to ensure that you can work and interact directly with children on a day to day basis supporting the planning of 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 for children under the guidance and supervision of an Early Years Educator, teacher or other suitably qualified professional the Early Years Workforce.

Entry Requirements

We require all applicants to have GCSE grades 2/E or above in English and Maths or to demonstrate with ability to work at this level

If an Apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 (GCSE 2/E or above) English & Maths they must: - Study for and achieve Functional Skills Level 1 English & Maths at the college by attending classes at Loughborough College and then be working towards Level 2 attainment prior to taking the end point assessment.

Progression

  • L3 Early Years Educator

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