Level 2
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
- Typical Duration: 12 Months
- Possible Job Roles: Nursery Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Practitioner
Course Overview
Early Years Apprentices have the opportunity to play a key role in the development of young children by creating and maintaining environments that cater to their diverse needs. This apprenticeship equips apprentices with essential skills, including child safety, communication, planning, health and safety, monitoring behaviour, and a solid understanding of play and development theories. They will support both child-initiated and adult-led activities tailored to the needs and interests of each child, fostering learning through purposeful play and educational programs while working collaboratively to ensure that every child feels safe and secure.
An Early Years Practitioner (EYP) will also assist in observing and assessing each child’s progress, contributing to their learning experiences, and supporting their personal care needs, such as teeth, skin, hair, feeding, nappy changing, and toileting, under the guidance of a senior team member. They will collaborate with colleagues, parents, carers, and other professionals to meet the specific needs of each child. Additionally, they have a responsibility to recognize when a child may be at risk of harm or abuse and contribute to maintaining the health and safety of children, staff, and others on the premises.
Qualification Achieved
On completion of this apprenticeship, you will hold a Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship.
Additional qualifications achieved include:
- Level 2 NCFE Cache Diploma for The Early Years Practitioner
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills Maths (If Applicable)
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills English (If Applicable)
Progression
The role may act as a gateway to further career and training opportunities, including, but not limited to:
- Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
- Nursery Nurse
- Early Years Teaching Assistant
Learning and Assessment
Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program. Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.
End Point Assessment
Each apprentice must undergo an independent end-point assessment to determine the outcome of their apprenticeship. The assessments will evaluate the knowledge, skills and behaviours gained during their programme. The methods in which this apprenticeship is assessed are:
- Assessment method 1: Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio
- Assessment method 2: Knowledge Test
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for apprenticeships vary depending on the level and type of apprenticeship, as well as the employer.
General requirements be:
- At least 16 years old,
- Not be in any other education
- Live in England.
E-Portfolio
We offer a dedicated virtual learning platform which allows learners to keep on track of their course. In addition to this, it allows our tutors and employers to keep up-to-date with the progression of learners.