Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2

Our level 2 apprentices attend college on a weekly basis and are taught the theory behind a range of topics, such as Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity etc .We use an eportfolio system called onefile, which can be accessed on any suitable electronic device using your  personal secure login.  Assignments are set to ensure you have the appropriate knowledge and understanding of the subject taught .You will also be assessed in the workplace and be required to submit a range of additional  workplace evidence .

If you do not attain at least a grade 2 G.C.S.E or level 1 functional skills Maths and English qualification, this will need to be achieved before successful completion of your apprenticeship.

You will need to demonstrate an interest in this industry and have GCSEs in English and maths at a minimum of Grade 3/D or Level 1 Functional Skills. You will also be expected to complete a DBS check with your employer once a sucessful placement is sourced. 

You will be continually assessed throughout your training. The assessment observations will take place in the workplace and you will be assessed in College.  Your progress will be reviewed regularly and achievable targets set to ensure you complete your apprenticeship on time.

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you could progress onto the Advanced Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (EYE) apprenticeship if you have obtained your GCSE English and Maths at a 4+.  Progression will also depend on your tutor/assessor and employer agreeing that you have the potential to achieve at Level 3.

This qualification allows a learner to count towards the Level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioer across the Early Years Workforce

Learners may work under supervision in a variety of roles suc as:

- Nursery Practitioner

- Classroom Assisstant

- Pre-school Practitioner

An apprentice must pass an end point assessment with an independent end point assessment organisation before they can be counted as a fully qualified child care practitioner. The end point assessment (EPA) for the level 2 childcare apprenticeship standard includes a knowledge test and an interview based on a portfolio of evidence. Before the EPA can take place the apprentice must successfully go through the Gateway process, this process requires the apprentice to have completed the L2 Early Years Practioner Diploma and Maths and English qualifications. The employer, learner and provider are required to sign a declaration that confirms the apprentice is ready for EPA. The EPA process ensure the apprentice has the appropriate knowledge, skills and behaviours to be an effective and highly trained early years practitioner.

Contact – Annie Avison on 01202 205500 or avisona@bpc.ac.uk 

Awarding Body:
NCFE CACHE

Curriculum Area:
Science, Care, Health and Foundation - Early Years and Care