Five GCSEs at 9–4/A*–C (Including English and Maths).
Early Years lead Practitioner – Level 5 Apprenticeship
Early Years Lead Practitioners are 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. Individuals are expected 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. They are highly skilled professionals who take an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children within their care, adapting to individual needs providing inclusive and holistic provision. They engage with sector developments both locally and nationally, with a commitment to developing their own professional and educational competencies.
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In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with children aged birth to eight years, families, practitioners, other professionals and appropriate agencies. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for supporting the quality of learning and development in their setting. They lead on the operational aspects of this provision and are typically responsible for leading other practitioners, an aspect or environment such as; Communication and Language, Planning and Assessment, Forest School, Physical Activity and Nutrition. They usually report directly to the head of the setting (The Manager, The Leader, The Director).
Individuals will undergo all the checks as per the EYFS requirements to ensure suitability to work with children.
The majority of the learning will be undertaken in the workplace and delivered through the college’s online portal, with a dedicated Apprenticeship Progress Mentor visiting the setting regularly throughout the programme. Attendance will be required once a term to receive the required knowledge and to develop some practical skills.
Apprentices must meet the knowledge, skills, and behaviours as defined within the standard. All apprentices must take an independent assessment at the end of their training to assess their ability and competence in their job role.
Following your studies you will become eligible for roles such as: Room leader, Deputy manager, Assistant manager, Senior practitioner, Early years coordinator, Play leader, Key worker, and Nursery officer.