Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard Level 2

Start Date

Level: 2

Course Course: P00299

Area: Childcare & Education

Campus: City Campus

About this Course

As an Early Years Practitioner (EYP) Apprentice you will work and interact with colleagues, children, and parents on a daily basis. Working as part of a professional team you will ensure the welfare and care of children with the support and guidance of qualified Early Years Educators. As any EYP you will support the observation and assessment of each child and contribute to their learning experiences and assist with the care needs of the individual child such as teeth, skin, hair, feeding, changing nappies and toileting under direction of a more senior member of the team. This standard is suitable for school leavers or those working within a childcare setting who do not currently hold a Level 2 qualification.

Key Units

Key duties of the Apprenticeship standard include:

Duty 1

Work in partnership with other colleagues, parents and/or carers

or other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child

in line with company policies and procedures.

Duty 2

Use play to support children to understand and encourage

healthy life choices.

Duty 3

Identify issues of safeguarding and child protection, ensuring

that the welfare and safety of children is promoted and

safeguarded and to report any child protection concerns to the

person in charge.

Duty 4

Carry out self-reflection and use continuous professional

development opportunities to improve practice.

Duty 5

Undertake specific tasks related to the safety and hygiene of the

children and the cleanliness of the setting.

Duty 6

Use their knowledge of child development to work with parents

and carers to improve children outcomes and well-being,

including those with disabilities and additional needs.

Duty 7

Contribute to the planning and organise activities and children’s

individual experiences which will support and extend the

children’s learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Duty 8

Communicate and engage with children to support their

learning and development.

Duty 9

Support the collection of accurate and up-to-date records which

identify children’s individual needs, abilities and progress and

use these as a basis for future planning.

Duty 10

Support the well-being of all children including those with

additional needs and disabilities.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSE’s at grade D or above including English Language and Maths. Maths and English equivalents can be accepted.

Assessment

Assessment of the L2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner:

Written assignments
Observation by assessor
Witness testimonies by colleagues in the setting
Professional discussion throughout the duration

End Point Assessment (EPA)

Once formal sign-off that the Apprentice has met the minimum requirements for knowledge, skills and behaviours within the Apprenticeship standard, End Point Assessment will take place.

The EPA for the Early Years Practitioner consists of 2 assessments:

Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence
Knowledge Test.

Each EPA method covers distinct criteria from the standard. The Sheffield College will arrange End Point Assessment

Where does this Lead

Progression to Advanced L3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship - Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)

Future Opportunities

This 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.

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