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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

LEVEL
3
18 months
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Advance Early Years Practice and Gain the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

The Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship is designed to support individuals and organisations in delivering high-quality early education and care. Whether you're progressing from a practitioner or looking to strengthen your team’s expertise, this programme offers a structured and fully supported route to professional development in a range of early years settings

Advance Early Years Practice and Gain the <b>Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Overview

Delivered over 18 months, this apprenticeship equips learners with the knowledge and behaviours needed to support children's learning, development, and well-being in environments such as day care centres, preschools, and children's hubs. Apprentices will explore topics including child development, safeguarding, attachment theory, creativity in learning, professional curiosity, and inclusive practice.

Qualification

Level 3 Early Years Educator

End Point Assessment Organisation

Training Qualifications UK

End Point Assessment Organisation

EPA / Apprenticeship Assessment

  • Observation with questions
  • Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
  • Apprentices can also work towards Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English, if not already exempt

The Apprenticeship Covers

  • Learning and child development
  • Key person and attachment
  • Safeguarding
  • How to be playful and creative
  • Being vigilant and acting with professional curiosity
  • Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Delivery Methods

  • Masterclasses
  • Workshops
  • 1-1 support
  • Information Resource Guide
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Learning For Each Step of Your Career

Successful completion of this apprenticeship can lead to roles such as Childminder or Early Years Educator and serves as a stepping stone to further career development within childcare.

We are committed to supporting our learners throughout every stage of their careers—whether it's helping them get the start they need in their chosen sector or providing the knowledge necessary to progress to their next step.

level
3
Early Years Educator

Duration: 18 Months

level
5
Early Years Lead Practitioner

Duration: 23 Months

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