This occupation is found in a range of settings which can include day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision. The broad purpose of the occupation is to be a proactive and influential practitioner, working directly with children, skilfully leading day to day practice at an operational level. As active practitioners they are effective role models of play based learning, supporting others to develop their own practice.
A certificate of completion from the Institute for Apprenticeships.
HND in Early Childhood Education and Care
First Aid Certificate.
Whilst most apprentices tend to progress in the industry, some may wish to take advantage of our established degree top up arrangements with our partner universities.
The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments subject to external quality assurance.
The apprenticeship will be assessed by end point assessment, upon completion of the training period
• Suitable employment on or prior to starting the apprenticeship training programme.
• An appropriate level of maths and English (assessed prior to apprenticeship start)
• Apprentices without English or maths at Level 2 must achieve this prior to taking the End Point Assessment.
• We can support you to achieve the required level of maths and English, through functional skills taught sessions which are mandatory to attend as part of your programme (you cannot achieve your apprenticeship without the required level of maths and English).
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or two plus years of relevant work experience.