What will the apprentice be doing?

Early Years Educators play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education.

• You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age
• Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential
• To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals

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

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded;

• 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

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

It is up to you what you do when you have finished your apprenticeship. There may be an opportunity to stay on at the same company and progress to the next level of apprenticeship or you may want to look for a new job or professional development opportunity.