Apprentice Early Years Educator Level 3

The expected patterns of children’s development and why we track this for development The significance of attachment and how to promote it effectively, Looking at the Theorists A range of underpinning theories and philosophical approaches to how children learn and develop, and their influence on practice The importance of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, fully reflecting cultural differences and family circumstances The importance to children’s holistic development of: speech, language and communication, personal, social and emotional development, physical development The potential effects of, and how to prepare and support children through, transitions and significant events in their lives The current early education curriculum requirements such as the Early Years Foundation Stage When a child is in need of additional support such as where a child’s progress is less than expected. how to assess within the current early education curriculum framework using a range of assessment techniques such as practitioners observing children through their day to day interactions and observations shared by parents and/or carers The legal requirements and guidance on health and safety, security, confidentiality of information, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and following the settings policie and procedures in all areas Why health and well-being are important for children How to respond to accidents, injuries and emergency situations Safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection, recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse, and know how to act to protect them. Types of abuse include domestic, neglect, physical, emotional and sexual How to prevent and control infection through ways such as handwashing, food hygiene practices and dealing with spillages safely

Training:

Apprentices must successfully complete a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification:

Specialist Early Years Tutors deliver training fortnightly [via Teams online]. You provided with tasks from your Skills Tutor and must complete assessments to provide evidence of your knowledge, competence and understanding of the apprenticeship standard Monthly in setting visits from your Skills Tutor Quarterly reviews conducted by your Skills Tutor and your line manager The Early Years Skills Tutors will visit you regularly to observe, coach and teach you skills, behaviours, and knowledge in line with the apprenticeship standard specifications You will complete an End Point Assessment [EPA] conducted by an independent end point assessment organisation. They make the deciding decision on your final grade

Training Outcome:
A permanent position

Employer Description:
Mill Cottage endeavour's to give all children the best start in life; we therefore feel it is vital to provide a learning environment that is conducive to individual learning and development. The quality of children's educational experiences is at the core of our ethos; we are tenacious in our desire to continually develop all children with the knowledge and skills that equip them for life.

Working Hours :
Shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience