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Summary

The Early Years Educator apprenticeship focuses on the expected patterns of children’s development from birth to 5 years as well as the developmental aspects of ages 5-7. It also includes the importance to children’s holistic development of: - speech, language and communication, personal, social and emotional development as well as physical development. The potential effects of, and how to prepare and support children through, transitions and significant events in their lives is an imprtant subject matter as is the Early Years curriculum in learning how to develop young children through their foundation stages. With additional experience, an Early Years Educator can become the manager of an early years setting Individuals will undergo all the checks as per the EYFS requirements to ensure suitability to work with children.

Maths & English

This apprenticeship requires learners to achieve maths and English at Level 2. At interview, we will carry out an assessment to determine current literacy and numeracy levels. We will take account of any support needs in determining the suitability of learners for this apprenticeship.

What are my career options?

Childminder Assistant; Early Years Educator; Early Years Worker; Nursery Educator; Nursery Nurse; Nursery Worker