Early Years Practitioner (Level 2)

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Early Years

Apprenticeship

Early Years

Flexible

Study Mode

Apprenticeship

Start Date, Location

Flexible, Flexible

Duration

14 months

Cost

£.00

per academic year.

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Course Overview

Are you passionate about working with children and shaping their early years?

Embark on a journey into the essence of childhood development as an Early Years Practitioner. Each day presents a chance to both inspire and be inspired. In this crucial role, you’ll inspire, encourage and support children, interacting with them through engaging activities, play, and educational programs that ignite their curiosity and foster their development. Working within a committed team, you’ll help create a nurturing environment for care and learning, guided by seasoned professionals in the field.

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What will I learn?

The Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship covers the 10 Duties of this apprenticeship which are linked to the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required by a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner. These are assessed at the end of the Apprenticeship in an End Point Assessment.

Duty 1 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
Duty 2 Use play to support children to understand and encourage healthy life choices
Duty 3 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 ot the person in charge.
Duty 4 Carry out self-reflection and use continuous professional development opportunities to improve practice.
Duty 5 Undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the children and the cleanliness of the setting.
Duty 6 Use their knowledge of child development to work with parents and carers to improve children’s outcomes and wellbeing, including those with disabilities and additional needs.
Duty 7 Contribute to the planning and organize activities and children’s individual experiences which will support and extend the children’s learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Duty 8 Communicate and engage with children to support their learning and development.
Duty 9 Support the collection of accurate and up-to-date records which identify children’s individual needs, abilities and progress and use these as a basis for future planning.
Duty 10 Support the wellbeing of all children including those with additional needs and disabilities

There is no college attendance for this apprenticeship. Learning will take place both within the workplace and in your non-working time. You should be able to study independently outside of the workplace for a minimum of 4 hours a week.
Your practical skills will be observed by your assessor every term.

Entry Requirements

Before enrolment all applicants will have an informal interview where we will outline the commitment, engagement and self-study requirements of the apprenticeship, and the resources and support available from the college. Applicants will have the opportunity to discuss their learning needs and to ask any questions.

Apprentices who do not hold maths & English Functional Skills Level 1, GSCE grades 3 (D), or equivalent, will need to study these alongside the apprenticeship and pass them, as well as attempting Functional Skills Level 2, prior to being progressed for their End Point Assessment.

Apprentices who already have a Level 1 in maths and English prior to enrolment, must work towards Level 2 throughout their apprenticeship and sit the assessments for them.

You must be working in an early years setting for a minimum of 3 days a week (from 9am to 3pm).

There is no mandatory requirement for apprentices to work with babies and children in the Birth to 2 years age range, however this age range is covered in the End Point Assessment, and you must be able to speak about a range of topics relating to babies to achieve the apprenticeship.

We recommend speaking to your employer to arrange a placement to gain experience if you do not have babies and children aged Birth to 2 years in your setting.

If an employer has agreed to support you on this apprenticeship, contact the Apprenticeship team and we’ll get you started. Email apprenticeships@wiltshire.ac.uk.

Study, Assessment and Qualifications

Apprentices will be assessed and prepared for the Apprenticeship End Point Assessment by their assessor through a range of methods, including written assignments, direct observation in the workplace, professional discussions, creative tasks and the preparation of a portfolio of assessment which will be used in the End Point Assessment.

The End Point Assessment is the final assessment an apprentice undertakes to complete their apprenticeship. It consists of an observation of practice in the workplace followed by questioning and a professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.

On successful completion of the End Point Assessment the apprentice will be awarded the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship with a Pass or Distinction. This apprenticeship is Ofsted recognised.

Apprentices must record a minimum of 330 hours of learning and development, this is called ‘Off the Job Training’, which must take place during your paid working hours. This can include work shadowing, training, workshops, online learning, mentoring, time for assignment writing or revision. If fact any learning and development that supports learning on the apprenticeship can be recorded.

Additional Costs and Information

Learners will use an e-portfolio for the duration of their course. Access to a lap-top, computer or other device with Internet, camera and audio is required. Learners will not be able to complete this course on a phone or small tablet due to the different types of assessments that must be completed.

If you do not have a suitable Internet connected device your employer may be able to apply for a loan of one from Wiltshire Digital Drive www.wiltshiredigitaldrive.org

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