Level 3 Early Years Educator
Duration: 18 months (plus 3 months in gateway)
Start date: ongoing
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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship
Build your Early Years team with skilled talent
This Level 3 apprenticeship is designed for educators who are ready to take the next step in their career. Learners develop advanced skills in observation, assessment, planning and child development, while taking responsibility for supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
Every apprentice is supported by a dedicated Learning Coach who maintains regular contact at least every four weeks through progress reviews, coaching and support sessions. This helps keep learning on track, provides tailored support and gives employers clear visibility of progress and achievement.
Topics, units and assessments
Supporting career development and business success
As part of this apprenticeship, learners will develop knowledge and skills in:
1
Enabling Environments
Design and maintain enabling environments.
2
Partnerships
Build inclusive relationships and partnerships.
3
Child Development
Support for holistic child development.
4
Observation and Planning
Observe, plan and respond to children’s learning.
5
EDI
Advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion.
6
Safeguarding
Ensure compliance with child protection and safeguarding.
Customised training available
Flexible delivery to suit your business or schedule
Career progression
Career progression that drives personal growth and business success
Room Leader
Lead a team within a nursery room, taking responsibility for planning, learning and development, monitoring children's progress, supporting colleagues, and maintaining high-quality practice.
Deputy Nursery Manager
Support the day-to-day management of an early years setting, including staff supervision, safeguarding, compliance, curriculum implementation, and quality improvement activities.
SEND Early Years Practitioner
Develop specialist knowledge and skills to support children with additional needs, working closely with families, external agencies, and professionals to promote inclusion and positive outcomes for all children.
Early Years Lead Practitioner (Level 5 Apprenticeship)
Progress onto the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship to develop advanced leadership skills, mentor practitioners, lead practice improvements, and support quality assurance across a setting.
Develop your talent
Progress to the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Standard and build the advanced skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to support career growth and organisational success.
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Faye, Early Years Apprentice.
How training works
Designed to minimise disruption while supporting real-world learning
Off the job training is a critical and important element; it must deliver new skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to the apprenticeship standard and can include:
Teaching of theory via blended delivery methods
Practical training
Work shadowing
Supported learning and time spent writing any assignments/questions.
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