Early Years Apprenticeship

Supporting children: Providing care, play, and learning activities for children of different ages and developmental stages.

Creating a safe environment: Ensuring the pre-school environment is inclusive and appropriate for children's needs and cultural backgrounds.

Communicating with parents: Sharing information about children's needs and progress with parents and carers.

Observing and assessing children: Monitoring children and discussing concerns with a line manager.

Maintaining records: Keeping records of attendance, contact details, and other relevant information.

Attending courses: Participating in courses and meetings to develop skills and knowledge.

Completing tasks: Completing tests, assignments, and other tasks as part of the apprenticeship.

Working with others: Collaborating with colleagues and other professionals to meet children's needs.

Following policies: Adhering to policies and procedures relevant to the work of the setting.

Training:

The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio.

Candidates are not required to attend college, instead, this will include off the job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship.
These OTJH will be within working hours of Employment- e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH, less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH.

You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks.

Training Outcome:

You could progress to the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship and do further training to reach Early Years Teacher Status.

Employer Description:
Little Stars Pre-school has a warm and friendly environment that encourages opportunities for the children to develop in their individual learning. Our setting operates a key person system that enables children and parents/carers to form a close relationship with a member of staff; this helps children and parents/carers to feel confident and welcome.

Working Hours :
07:30 - 3:30, Monday to Friday. Term time only.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience