What will the apprentice be doing?

• In their daily work, early years educators interact with children aged birth to five years and will also gain an understanding of further development from age 5 to 7. The apprentice will be responsible for delivering 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 work as part of a team, planning and supervising child-initiated and adult-led activities which are based around the needs and interests of each individual child
• You will be supporting children to develop numeracy and language skills through games and play
• You will work collaboratively and build strong relationships with other colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the needs of each child
  You will be ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
  NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (EYE)
• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid OR Level 3 Award
  Emergency Paediatric First Aid
• Apprentices will achieve an EYE qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child: staff ratios
• Level 2 Functional skills in maths and English, if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Once you finish the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to continue working for the same company and/or progress to the next level of apprenticeship
• Please speak to your employer or training provider about further employment opportunities upon the completion of your apprenticeship
• Early years educators are found in a range of settings which can include day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision, giving you a broad range of employment opportunities