About the apprenticeship

This occupation is found in a range of maintained and private, voluntary, and independent settings such as full day care, children's centres, pre-schools, reception classes, playgroups, nursery schools, home based provision, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments, and local authority provision.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide high quality early education and care to children. Through an evidence based approach, early years educators provide opportunities and learning experiences for all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Early years educators follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by government for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Read more about the apprenticeship on the Skills England website

Assessment methods

Observation with Questions

Professional Discussion

Grading

Distinction, Pass, Fail

Resit costs

Total - Observation £400, Professional Discussion £300 / Blended - Observation £400, Professional Discussion £200

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