Care and Early Years - Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

This course is for people who work with young children in an Early Years settings. For example, in a nursery, school Foundation Unit, or as a Childminder.

Your course is organised on an individual basis. You will plan your work with your assessor who will support you to achieve. You will be set regular deadlines and will receive feedback and support on a regular basis.

• Exploring roles and development opportunities in early years settings
• Child development from birth to 7 years
• Safeguarding babies and young children in early years settings
• Supporting health and safety in early years settings
• Promoting wellbeing in early years settings
• Supporting effective communication in early years settings
• Supporting activities, purposeful play and educational programmes
• Understand how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
• Working with parents, colleagues and other professionals in early years settings
• At the end of your course you will be required to carry out an End Point Assessment.

Your assessor will set you deadlines for your written tasks which are then assessed through an electronic portfolio. There are also assessments of your performance in your workplace.

You are expected to meet at regular intervals with your assessor.

No set entry requirements.

You may be asked to complete Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 2, if you do not hold GCSE Grade 4, as English and Maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway.

Progression on to the Level 3 Diploma.