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Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
Duration
Location of Study
We have multiple start dates across each academic year, typically on a monthly basis. Following application we will discuss with you the next available start date.
Early Years Educators work across a range of settings such as 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.
Day to day, you’ll interact with children, parents, carers, colleagues, and wider multi agency professionals such as health visitors, early help services, social workers, and speech and language therapists. This includes supporting children with SEND.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for children’s learning, ensuring that the learning environment and provision is inclusive and supports all children, and demonstrating a clear understand of equality, diversity, and inclusion. You’ll teach and facilitate children’s learning play, applying the observation, assessment, and planning cycle to support progress and children’s development. You’ll act as the key person for one or more children within their setting. You may play a leadership role within the setting or may act under the supervision of a manager.
What will I learn?
You’ll learn how to provide and facilitate high quality early education and care to children. Through an evidence based approach, you’ll provide opportunities and learning experiences for all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Early years educators follow 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.
Entry criteria
Prospective apprentices would ideally have already achieved a GCSE (or Level 2 equivalent) at grade 4/C in English and Maths.
You will also need to be working in a relevant job role.
A Paediatric First Aid Certificate is required before Apprenticeship Assessment.
How will I be studying?
This apprenticeship is a blend of work shops with monthly face-to-face sessions.
How will I be assessed?
You’ll have a 3-month apprenticeship assessment period.
This will include an observation with questions, and a professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.
How many days per week will I be in college?
This course is delivered via blended workshops with monthly face-to-face college sessions.
What can I do after this course?
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to supervisory roles, become an Early Years Lead Practitioner, or pursue childminding leadership roles.
Course fees
This course is free to apprentices, as the cost is paid by your employer. Large companies can fund the course using their apprenticeship growth and skills levy. SMEs can access government funding to subsidise the cost by 95%, or 100% depending on the age of the apprentice.
Starting Your Early Years Apprenticeship Journey
An apprenticeship is a form of employment, so the application process is slightly different to a normal course. You apply directly to the employer, and there may be an interview, just like a normal job application.
When we advertise vacancies on behalf of employers, you can apply directly for these opportunities. Vacancies can fill quickly, so if there are none available, we ask that you register your interest. This allows us to match you with future opportunities and let you know about new vacancies as they arise.
You can also choose to contact our team if you’d like guidance or support with your application, but this is optional — the process works for both independent applicants and those who want assistance.
If you’re ready to start, you can browse our live early years vacancies and make your application. If you can’t find a vacancy, want to register your interest so that we can tell you about new vacancies, or want some support with your application, get in touch via telephone, email, or fill out our form below and we’ll help you begin the process.
Registering Your Interest
Here’s what you need to do:
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Contact our team today.
Call – 01992 411 572
Email – apprenticeship@hrc.ac.uk