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About the apprenticeship

The Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) Apprenticeship is ideal for someone looking to pursue a career as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Teaching Assistant, Nursery Nurse, Supervisor, or Child Minder. This apprenticeship is suitable for someone already working in or someone looking for a career in an early year’s childcare and education setting. The individuals undertaking this apprenticeship will have a key role in ensuring that young children, aged 0-5 years old, learn and develop and are kept healthy and safe. The Early Years Educator will make a positive contribution to the health, development and wellbeing of those children under their care, whilst supporting children’s physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development so that children reach their full potential.

Read more about the apprenticeship on the Skills England website

Assessment methods

Gateway Requirements

Early Years Educator qualification (Level 3), First Aid award*, English and Maths (Level 2), Portfolio of evidence submitted.

Knowledge Test

60 minutes  +/- 10%/. Online; 35 closed response questions; Controlled environment. EPAO verifies suitability of venue for test-taking and identity of learner. Apprentice, invigilator

Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio

90 minutes +/- 10%. Face to face / remote; Controlled environment. EPA and apprentice must have access to portfolio / wifi connectivity if remote. Apprentice, End-point Assessor.

Grading

Fail/Pass/Distinction

Resit costs

Professional Discussion: £250. On-Demand Test: 1st re-sit free, £50 thereafter.

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