Birth to five, indoors and out
An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.
The short answer
Initial assessment will take place to establish starting points and then the required support will be provided throughout
The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.
Delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage in private and public settings, under the guidance of an Early Years Educator or other qualified professional.
Supporting the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting.
Covers planning and delivering activities, purposeful play, educational programmes
The government requirements for the learning, development and care of children from birth to five, in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Covers Early Years Foundation Stage, learning and development, indoor and outdoor provision
Ensuring the welfare and care of children under the guidance and supervision of an Early Years Educator, teacher or other suitably qualified professional.
Covers welfare and care, working under supervision, professional team working
Full day care, children's centres, pre-schools, reception classes, playgroups, nursery schools, home-based provision, hospitals, social care and out-of-school settings.
Covers day care, children's centres, pre-schools, reception, home-based, hospital and social care settings
Assessment Method All apprentices must undertake an independent end-point assessment which is an assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. The purpose of the assessment is to make sure the apprentice meets the standard set by employers and are fully competent in the occupation.
Work launched in class and completed in the job, building the evidence the assessor will look at.
The employer, the apprentice and the tutor. Half an hour. Progress, targets, and anything getting in the way.
Marked by a tutor who is not theirs, so the feedback is honest and the real thing holds no surprises.
Most of our apprentices carry on, usually with the same employer and usually into a wider role. Which route is right depends on the job being done, so it is worth a conversation rather than a guess.
Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.
It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.
Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.
Speak to us today 0800 358 7979
Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.
An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
No vacancy that suits? Register your interest and we'll tell you when one comes up.
