Early Years Educator Level 3

During this course, learners will develop skills and understanding in multiple areas of childcare. Some of the learning content will consist of:

• Child-initiated and adult led activities supporting the needs and interests of each individual child
• Supporting the learning of language and numeracy
• Responsibly ensure each child feels safe and secure
• A range of underpinning theories as to how children learn and develop
• The importance of children’s development of speech, language and communication in personal, social, emotional and physical development
• How to prepare children through transitions and significant life events.
  

Should ideally have minimum 1 years experience and responsible for key group of children
•       To be able to gain a satisfactory Data Barring Service (DBS)
•       To ideally hold a Level 2 qualification or equivalent
•       Individuals must hold a Level 2 in Functional Skills.

On successful completion, apprentices will be eligible for the following roles:

• Qualified Early Years Educator
• Playgroup Leader
• Learning Mentor
• Assessor / Trainer
• Childminder
• Special Educational Support Worker
• Assistant Manager / Manager
  

The EPA consists of:

• A Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
• Situational judgement test
• Upon successful completion apprentices are graded: Pass or Distinction
  

Off-the-Job training (OJT) is a requirement for all apprenticeship standards at all levels. Apprentices must spend 20% of their contracted working hours undertaking Off-the-Job training.

Off-the-Job training must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship standard and teaching them the new knowledge, skills and behaviours required for their role.