Apprentice Early Years Practitioner

Report safeguarding concerns about any adult working/volunteering in the setting to the Supervisor following the setting’s procedure regarding whistleblowing Help prepare and fully set out the playroom before children arrive and tidy up after the children leave Help provide and take part in all the Preschool activities Attend staff meetings and help prepare the long, medium and short term plans for the group, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage Take part in special events, outings and visits if required Encourage parental involvement Listen to, encourage, enable, stimulate and ensure the safe keeping of the  children Attend relevant evening meetings and courses in agreement with the Preschool Supervisor or committee. Course fees will be met by the committee for approved training Advise the Pre-school Supervisor of any matter requiring attention such as concerns about a child, or equipment needing repair or replacement Keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is learned as part of the job Take part in the key-person system, keeping records on the children’s progress and liaising with parents To attend Committee Meetings

Training:

Training takes place at City College Norwich, Ipswich Road, Norwich.

The release pattern for this course is once a fortnight, with some sessions during holidays (except Christmas and August).

Additional sessions (including examinations) may be run in holiday periods if they are needed and by prior agreement with the apprentice.

Training Outcome:

This course should support a learner’s workplace development which may include:

Continuation, development or promotion at work or within this sector, such as Nursery Supervisor, Nursery Manager, Pre-school Manager/ Co-ordinator or Family Worker The skills to further develop a specialism, such as Key Worker, Manager or Forest School Co-ordinator A learner may choose further study at a higher level, such as a Foundation Degree in Early Years and top up to a BA in Childhood Studies, or the Level 6 Teaching apprenticeship standard

This apprenticeship also aligns with the following professional recognition:

Department for Education (DfE) for full and relevant at Level 3

Employer Description:

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We provide a happy, relaxed, caring, secure and purposeful environment in which the children will develop to their full potential by learning through active play, exploration and experimentation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday Hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience