95% GOVERNMENT FUNDED | 18 MONTHS | OFF-THE-JOB | ONLINE & IN PERSON
Course Overview
This 18-month apprenticeship is ideal for employees that support and promote children and young people’s early education and development.
These employees play an important role in preparing young people for their future school lives by helping them to gain the full range of social and practical skills they need to progress.
Early Years Educators, and other job roles such as nursery nurse and childminders, are highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings including full day care, children’s centres, pre schools, reception classes and as childminders. They may either be working on their own or supervising others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.
Key Apprenticeship Information
Level: 3
Course type: Apprenticeship
Duration: 15- 18 Months (including End point Assessment)
Course Requirements: Off the job training
End-point assessment organisation: TQUK
Certification: Level 3 Diploma for the Children's Workforce, Level 3 Early Years Educator, Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
Cost per apprenticeship: Non-levy employer contribution (5%) - £300 / or Private payment: £6,000
Cost per apprenticeship + Montessori Diploma: Non-levy employer contribution (5%) - £300 plus £1,350 / or Private payment: £6,000 + £1,650
What will I study?
The Early Years Educator Level 3 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 3 Early Years Educator.
The programme is spread across 18 months and covers 12 units across 7 themes:
- Health, Safety & Wellbeing of Children
- Understanding Child Development
- Communication with Children
- Safeguarding in a Childcare setting
- Role of Practitioner
- Working in Partnership
- Working with additional needs
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)
- GCSE English & Maths grade C/4 and above or Functional Skills in English & Maths Level 1 or above
- Must hold a valid EYFS recognised Paediatric First Aid certificate.
- 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 18 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 20% 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 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.
As part of the apprenticeship, you will be required to complete off the job training to develop your knowledge, skills, behaviours in your job role. Off-the-Job training can include training that is delivered at the apprentice’s normal place of work but must not be delivered as part of their normal working duties. Including; online teaching, workplace assessment, digital learning resources and one-on-one tuition. If you are working 30 hours a week contract, off the job is requirement is 6 hours a week, if you are on a part time contract to a minimum of 16 hours a week you will be required to complete 20% off the hours you work as off the job training.
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.
When can I start?
We enrol on the 1st of every calendar month (depending on availability)
How long will my certificate be valid for?
Once you have been awarded your certificate, it is valid for life and internationally recognised. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
How do I apply for funding?
- This apprenticeship costs £6,000 and is funded by both the employer and the government.
- The government will pay 95% (£5,700) of the cost.
- The remaining 5% (£300) will be paid at the start of the apprenticeship.
To see if you qualify,
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What can I do with this qualification?
This qualification counts in ratio at Level 3 working as a Nursery Teacher, Room Leader or Manager.
Our students and apprentices have gone on to do amazing things, a qualification and experience in childcare can lead to so many different things.
Roles they have progressed into include:
- Nursery Manager
- Deputy Manager
- Room Leader
- Early Years Educator
- Nursery Owner
Our MAA recruitment service can assist in career opportunities.
Are you excited to get started on your journey to becoming a highly trained and impactful Early Years Teacher?
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
