Level 3 Apprenticeship
Diploma for Early Years Educator

Made up of the following components:

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• The Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship Standard

• 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate

• GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths or Functionals Skills level 2

 

​​Course Delivery, Assessment and Duration

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The course will last approximately 12-18 months. Apprentices must be employed in a child are setting and be released from the workplace to attend regular training sessions for 3 academic terms to complete the apprenticeship. In addition to this Learners will meet with their Assessor monthly to plan and carry out work-based assessment. You will also attend training sessions with your funding provider. You will complete a range of online training which covers all aspects of childcare working practice.

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Entry Requirements

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Learners are expected to have a minimum of GCSE grade 4(C) or above in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications e.g. Functional Skills level 2 to enter the Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard course. Learners who have not yet achieved this are expected to do so before completing their apprenticeship. 

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Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements

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Early Years Educators are required to hold a GCSE grade 4 or above or Functional skills level 2 or equivalent in English to be included in staff child ratios when working in an early year’s childcare setting.