Early Years Practitioner level 2 apprenticeship v1.0

This is a legacy version of this programme, only available to learners who are already enrolled. You can view the latest version here.

About the apprenticeship

The broad purpose of the occupation is to work and interact directly with children on a day-to-day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting. An Early Years Practitioner (EYP) works as part of a professional team ensuring the welfare and care for children under the guidance and supervision of an Early Years Educator, teacher, or other suitably qualified professional within the Early Years Workforce. In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with parents, children, colleagues and wider multi-agency professionals and partners such as health visitors, social workers and speech and language therapists. Individuals will undergo all checks as per the EYFS requirements to ensure their suitability to work with children. Due to the nature and level of responsibility it is not anticipated that the role would have any budgetary or leadership responsibilities.

Read more about the apprenticeship on the Skills England website

Assessment methods

Gateway Requirements

Level 1 English and Maths required with an attempt at Level 2 English and Maths. Early Years Practitioner Qualification (Level 2). Apprentice readiness confirmed by employer.

Professional Discussion Underpinned by Portfolio of Evidence

90 minutes with a minimum of 10 questions asked. Face to face \ remote. Anywhere suitable; exam conditions. At least one piece of evidence relating to each knowledge, skill and behaviour. Apprentice, Employer representative, Innovate representative.

Knowledge Test

60 minutes. Face to face \ remote; Anywhere suitable; exam conditions. Laptop, PC and Internet. Apprentice, Employer representative, Innovate representative.

Grading

Fail/Pass/Distinction

Resit costs