Apprenticeship Assessment Standard
Early years educators are responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for children’s learning. In their daily work, an early years educator interacts with children, parents, carers, colleagues, and wider multiagency professionals such as health visitors, early help
services, social workers, and speech and language therapists. This includes supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Early years educators follow the early years foundation stage (EYFS) requirements set by government for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to 5 in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Level 3 
£7,000 
18 months
Gateway to completion requirements
For the Level 3 Early Years Educator, the requirements are:
- English and maths qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules
- confirmation from the employer that the apprentice has met the behaviour requirements as set out in the apprenticeship assessment plan
- successful completion of a Paediatric First Aid qualification or an Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Apprenticeship Assessment
The apprenticeship assessment for Early Years Educator contains two methods of assessment:
- Observation with Question and Answer (Q&A)
- Professional Discussion or Case Study
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