Overview
Early Years Practitioner (ST0888) Level 2 ApprenticeshipThis occupation is found in a range of private and public settings including; full day care, children’s centres, pre-schools, reception classes, playgroups, nursery schools, home based provision, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 in both indoor and outdoor environments.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to work and interact directly with children on a day to day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting. An EYP works as part of a professional team ensuring the welfare and care for children under the guidance and supervision of an Early Years Educator, teacher or other suitably qualified professional the Early Years Workforce.
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15 months
Weekly college attendance:
Thursday: Bedford campus
Friday: Kettering Campus
Friday: Central Bedfordshire Campus
3 intakes per-year:
September/ January/ April
The apprenticeship covers a range of Skills Knowledge and Behaviours.
Whilst studying you will be supported throughout the programme to develop:
- Working in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals
- Using play to support children
- How to identify issues of safeguarding and child protection, concerns to the person in charge.
- Reflective practice and how to use continuous professional development
- safety and hygiene of the children
- knowledge of child development
- contribute to planning and organising activities
- communicate and engage
- support the collection of accurate and up-to-date records.
- support the well-being of all children
Desirable:
Maths Grade 9-4 and English Grade 9-4
- 20% off the job
- Mentor
- Safeguarding
- PREVENT
- Professional Development
Course progression:
On completion of this course, progression to a Level 3 Diploma or apprenticeship, will provide you with a broader knowledge of the industry. You are also able to apply for employment in a variety of environments including nurseries and pre-schools, in jobs such as nursery assistant or classroom assistant.
Career progression:
- Early years assistant
- Preschool assistant
- Playgroup assistant
- After school assistant
- Childminder assistant
- Childminder
This course is available at our Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Tresham College Kettering Campuses.
For more information, please visit here:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/early-years-practitioner-v1-0
Downloadable pdf
How to apply
To start this Apprenticeship you will need to be employed in a relevant job role – visit the Apprenticeships section of our website, where you can view our Apprenticeship vacancies. For further information or queries you can email us or call 01234 291747.
Apprentices do not have to pay a fee to study, however the employer may be required to pay depending on their Levy entitlement/age of the candidate. For further information call 01234 291747.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
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If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
