Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) Early Years Practitioner

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Role overview

Level: 2

Duration: 16 months

Awarding organisation:
End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) of choice is NCFE

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.

Qualifications obtained

L2 Apprenticeship Standard in Early Years Practitioner
L2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
L2 Functional Skills English and Maths (if required).

Programme includes

Regular formative assessment, development of a portfolio demonstrating learning and development activities with their application in the workplace and a work-based project. As part of the qualification, Apprentices must complete all units and be competent in real work environment.

Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child in line with company policies and procedures
Use play to support children to understand and encourage healthy life choices
Identify issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring that the welfare and safety of children is promoted and safeguarded and to report any child protection concerns to the person in charge
Carryout self-reflection and use continuous professional development opportunities to improve practice
Undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the cleanliness of the setting
Use their knowledge of child development to work with parents and carers to improve children outcomes and wellbeing, including those with disabilities and additional needs
Contribute to the planning and organise activities and children’s individual experiences which will support and extend the children’s learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage
Communicate and engage with children to support their learning and development
Support the collection of accurate and upto-date records which identify children’s individual needs, abilities and progress and use these as a basis for future planning
Support the wellbeing of all children including those with additional needs and disabilities.