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Skill Overview

This occupation is found in a range of maintained and private, voluntary, and independent settings such as full day care, children's centres, pre-schools, reception classes, playgroups, nursery schools, home based provision, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments, and local authority provision. 

The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide high quality early education and care to children. Through an evidence based approach, they provide opportunities and learning experiences for all children, including those 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. 

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with children, parents, carers, colleagues, and wider multi agency professionals such as health visitors, early help services, social workers, and speech and language therapists. This includes supporting children with SEND.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for children's learning. They ensure that the learning environment and provision is inclusive and supports all children, and demonstrate a clear understand of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Early years educator's teach and facilitate children's learning play. They apply the observation, assessment, and planning cycle to support progress and children's development. An early years educator will act as the key person for one or more children within their setting. They may play a leadership role within the setting or may act under the supervision of a manager.

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Apprentices will develop Knowledge skills and behaviors which are linked to their job role duties. 

The Apprentice will be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week included in this the Apprentice will  attended college a minimum of 1 day.

Apprentices will be coached and mentored by their employer and skills coach. The apprentice will undertake formative and summative assessment at College and the workplace to develop KSB's. Apprentice will undertake an End Point Assessment at the end of their Apprenticeship and will be graded pass, merit or distinction. 

Apprentices will be provided with career advice and guidance on next steps, whether this is progression to advanced level Apprenticeships, university or job promotion.

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Apprentices aged 16-21 are fully funded and employers have the opportunity to apply for an incentive payment of 1,000. (which is paid in two parts)
Apprentices aged 22 plus; the employer will pay a 5% contribution of the funding band. (this can be paid in full or installments)

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