Level 3
Early Years Educator
Apprenticeship
Duration: 18 Months
Progression
Opportunities
Flexible and Blended
Training
Early Years Educator L3
Standard
This apprenticeship provides a training They may either be working on their
opportunity for Early Years Educators to own or supervising others to deliver
become highly trained professionals who the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
play a key role in ensuring that young requirements set by Government for
children learn and develop well and are the learning, development and care of
kept healthy and safe. They work in a children from birth to 5 years old.
range of settings including full day care,
children’s centres, pre-schools, reception
classes and as childminders.
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PROGRAMME MODULES 3 STAGES
The Delivery Model is broken down 1. On Programme
over 7 topics:
This is the substantive part of the
apprenticeship and includes both on-the
The Role of the Early Years job and off-the-job training and
Educator assessment. Throughout this stage, the
Child Development apprentice will develop the skills,
Health and Safety in Early Years knowledge and behaviours.
The Early Years Foundation
Framework On The Job Training - whilst apprentices
Safeguarding in Early Years are carrying out their day-to-day role, they
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion will be observed by a dedicated Skills Coach,
who will offer support and guidance to
Children’s Behaviour, Welfare and
enhance their knowledge.
Care
Theories and Philosophical Off The Job Training - From 1 August, the
Approaches in Early Years minimum volume of hours will no longer be
Teaching and Learning in Early linked to working hours; instead it will have
Years a consistent figure, irrespective of the hours
worked by the apprentice. This will be 6
hours per week.
2. Gateway 3. EPA
After 1 months of teaching and learning, the Assessment method 1: Knowledge Test
employer, your training provider, and the
- Fail
learner will review the learners’ journey and
- Pass
decide whether it is the right time for the on-
programme assessment. Apprentices must Assessment method 2: Professional
achieve the following approved qualifications discussion underpinned by the portfolio
mandated in the occupational standard:
- Fail
Completed their Level 2 English and - Pass
Maths qualifications? - Distinction
Early years educator qualification (Level
3)
Apprentices must successfully complete
The outcome of your EPA will determine the
the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid.
overall apprenticeship standard and grade of
(RQF) or Level 3 Award in Emergency
Fail/Pass/Distinction.
Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
For the professional discussion,
apprentices must submit a portfolio of
evidence
Main Qualification Structure
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
The apprentice must achieve a minimum of 64 credits, 46 of these must be at level 3 or above. The apprentice
must achieve 46 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 18 credits from the optional units.
The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) prepares learners to become Early
Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children
aged 5 to 7 years.
Upon achievement of this qualification it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as Early
Years Workforce (Early Years Educators).
Mandatory Units
Unit Level
Unit No. Unit Title Credit GLH
Ref. Method
Understand Children’s Early Years Education and
1 D/506/1231 Development 9 9 43
2 H/506/1232 Implementing Early Years Foundation Stage 3 6 26
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Early Years
3 K/506/1233 Settings 3 5 23
Plan and Provide Effective Teaching and Learning in
4 M/506/1234 Early Years Settings 3 5 26
Make Accurate and Productive Use of Assessment in
5 T/506/1235 Early Years Settings 3 5 23
Develop Effective and Informed Professional in Early
6 A/506/1236 Years Settings 3 4 13
Promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of
7 F/506/1237 Children in Early Years Settings 3 4 20
8 J/506/1238 Child Protection and Safeguarding 3 5 31
9 L/506/1239 Partnership Working in Early Years 3 3 16
Optional Units
Level
Unit Ref. Unit No. Unit Title Credit GLH
Method
Understanding How to Promote Play and Learning in
10 F/506/1240 the Early Years 3 9 60
11 J/506/1241 Support Children’s Outdoor Play 3 4 27
Understand How to Work With Children in Home-
12 L/506/1242 Based Care 3 9 60
13 R/506/1243 Managing a Home-based Childcare Business 3 5 30
Lead and Manage a Community Based Early Years
14 Y/506/1244 Settings 4 6 45
15 D/506/1245 Coordinate Special Educational Needs Provision 4 4 20
Understand the Needs of Children Who Are
16 H/506/1246 Vulnerable and Experiencing Poverty and Disadvantage 4 5 40
Support Disabled Children and Children With
17 H/506/1247 Specific Requirements 4 6 45
18 M/506/1248 Support The Use of Medication 3 5 40
19 T/506/1249 Support Children at Meal or Snack Times 2 3 18
Care for the Physical and Nutritional Needs of
20 K/506/1250 Babies and Young Children 3 6 45
Support the Development of Positive Behaviour in
21 M/506/1251 Children 3 3 22
Contribute to Effective Team Working in Health and
22 T/506/1252 Social Care of Children’s Settings 3 4 25
Working Within a Social Pedagogic Framework With
23 A/506/1253 Children 3 5 35
Duration Typical Job Roles
Typically, this apprenticeship will take 15
The content is applicable to a
months
variety of roles, including:
Level
Childminder
This is a Level 3 apprenticeship Early years practitioner
Nanny and early years worker
Progression Nursery assistant
Apprentices can progress to the Level 3 ILM in Nursery nurse
leadership and management depending on the Nursery practitioner
context in which they work. Apprentices can
progress into employment in any early years
setting including foundation stage within a school.
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