Code: AP5XEYP
The Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship is designed for experienced early years professionals who want to develop leadership skills and expertise in delivering high-quality education and care for children aged 0 to 5.
This advanced-level programme focuses on enhancing your ability to lead teams, implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework effectively, and drive continuous improvement within your setting.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain in-depth knowledge of child development, curriculum planning, safeguarding, and inclusive practice, alongside leadership and management skills tailored to early years environments.
You will learn to mentor and support colleagues, engage with families and external agencies, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and Ofsted standards.
This apprenticeship equips you to take on senior roles such as Early Years Lead Practitioner, Room Leader, or Deputy Manager, contributing strategically to the success and quality of your early years provision.
A level 3 Early Years qualification is not essential but an advantage.
GCSE English and Maths at grade 3/C or above is desirable.
Applicants without level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.
English at grades C/4 or above must be achieved to be counted in ratios.
Degree in Early Years
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