Early Years L3 Apprenticeship

• Supporting children: Providing care, play, and learning activities for children of different ages and developmental stages
• Creating a safe environment: Ensuring the crèche 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

Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

• The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
• Candidates are not required to attend college
• 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

After the apprenticeship

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