Apprenticeship overview:
- Level: 2
- Course type: Apprenticeship
- Duration: 12 - 15 Months (including End Point Assessment)
- Course Requirements: Off-the-job training
- End-point assessment organisation: TQUK
- Certification: Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (TQUK), Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard, Level 1 & upskill to level 2 Functional Skills in English
- Cost per apprenticeship: Non-levy employer contribution (5%) - £200 paid by Employer, or Private payment: £4,000
What are the entry requirements?
- In paid employment (Working for a minimum of 16 hours per week)
- Have lived in the UK or EEA/EU for the last 3+years (With a valid form of ID)
- Not be using any other government funding (College, University or online training courses)
- 16-18 year-olds, if they do not have GCSE English & Maths grade C/4 or Functional Skills equivalent, will be required to study L1 Functional Skills English & Maths.
- 19+ year olds, if they do not have GCSE English grade C/4 or Functional Skills equivalent, will be able to study to gain L1 Functional Skills English (support EYFS requirement).
- Be able to commit to the full course duration and meet the programme modules through your job role
How will I study?
Over the duration of 15 months, you will receive a combination of face-to-face and online training and support. You will be required to complete your apprenticeship employed at a Nursery as an apprentice. This also includes off the job training.
You will be able to access to your e-portfolio on BUD where you will find your assessment plans, resources and see your progress to develop your personal skills and practice 24/7.
As an Apprentice, you will be working alongside qualified staff in your early years setting and you will have a dedicated Development Coach who will complete monthly teaching sessions via online and visit you in your nursery providing teaching and learning, assessing your work and providing feedback on your progress and vital guidance on how you can improve.
Off-the-Job hours are a Government requirement which needs to take place within the apprentices normal working paid hours. The aim is to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours within their role. This can include online teaching, in-house training, mentor meetings, workplace assessments, digital learning resources, apparatus workshops and one-on-one tuition. To support you, alongside your Development Coach and Montessori Teacher you will be required to have a mentor for both your Early Years training and Montessori learning to help support your learning journey.
Your Development Coach will guide you and will use a range of assessment methods to gather evidence of your developing skills, knowledge and behaviours including; face to face observations, employer observations, assignment work, independent study and research, case studies, videos, professional discussions and question and answers.
What will I study?
The Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship is made up of several themes which develop the practitioner’s knowledge, skills and behaviour. Undertaking this apprenticeship will develop the practitioner’s ability to reflect and understand the underpinning policies, procedures and theories in early years practice to become a competent and professional Level 2 practitioner.
The programme is spread across 12 - 15 months and covers 12 units across 9 themes:
- Health, Safety & Wellbeing of Children
- Roles & Responsibilities of an Early years Educator
- Communication with Children in Early Years
How Will I be Assessed?
The End-Point Assessment is an independent synoptic assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours which have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship and tests the apprentice’s ability to apply them in the workplace.
- Multiple choice knowledge test (60 minute duration)
- Professional Discussion (90 minute duration). Underpinned by a portfolio of work
How do I apply for funding?
This apprenticeship costs £4,000 and is funded by both the employer and the government.
The government will pay 95% (£3,800) of the cost.
The remaining 5% (£200) will be paid at the start of the apprenticeship.
To see if you qualify, click here.
When can I start?
Any time. Please contact us today to find out how to enrol.
Career Opportunities?
Our students and apprentices have gone on to do amazing things! Qualification and experience in childcare can lead to so many different things.
Roles they have progressed into include:
- Nursery Practitioner
- Room Assistant
- Childminding Assistant
- Nanny or Early Years Worker
- Nursery Nurse
Our MAA recruitment service can assist in career opportunities.
Did you know?
Employers can access £1,000 for taking on an apprentice who is 16-18 years old.
Are you excited to start your journey to becoming a highly trained and impactful Early Years Practitioner?
If you're ready to take that first step towards your career goals, all you need to do is call our friendly team to discuss your learning plans and how your qualification with MAA can help you get to your dream career.
01923 463 927 | info@montessoriapprentice.co.uk
