Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) Early Years Educator

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Key Facts

Level: 3
Duration: 21 months
Course Code: AP3EYED
Cost - UK/EU: £undefined
Cost - Non EU: £undefined

Code: AP3EYED

Early Years Educators, and other job roles such as nursery nurse and childminders, are highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings including full day care, children’s centres, pre schools, reception classes and as childminders. They may either be working on their own or supervising others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

You will learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to fullfil your role and understand the requirements at higher level in preparation for progression.

Entry Requirements

We require all applicants to have GCSE grades C/4 or above in English and Maths or to demonstrate the ability to work at this level

If an Apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or above) English & Maths they must: - Study for and achieve Functional Skills Level 2 English & Maths at Loughborough College by attending classes onsite.

English at grades C/4 or above must be achieved to be counted in ratios.

Progression

  • L3 Teaching Assistant
  • L4 Early Years Advanced Practitioner
  • L5 Early Years Senior Practitioner

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