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Early Years Practitioner

Start your career in early childhood education by developing practical skills in child development, play, and safeguarding for children aged 5 and under. This foundational course prepares you for early years support roles and offers a fast-track pathway onto the Level 3 Early Years Educator programme.

Who is this course for?

New Early Years/childcare colleagues

Assessment method

Apprenticeship assessment consisting of:

  • Workplace observation with questions
  • Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

Typical job roles

Early Years Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, Play Assistant, Classroom Assistant.

Course level

2

Course length

12-16

months

+ End-Point Assessment

Training method:

Blended learning

Fees

£5,000 (100% fully funded via the apprenticeship levy)

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