Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship

This course is ideal if you have an interest in working with children, you will be able to work in a range of childcare settings, whilst gaining a Level 2 qualification in working with children aged from birth to five years.

• Apprentices will create a qualification portfolio of evidence demonstrating their knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Complete a 60-minute multiple choice exam (40 questions)
• Complete a 90-minute professional discussion

• How children learn and the expected pattern of babies and childrens development from birth to 5 years and their further development from ages 5 to 7. Areas of development include cognitive, speech, language and communication, physical, emotional, social, brain development and literacy and numeracy
• The importance to childrens holistic development of, speech, language and communication, personal, social and emotional development, physical development and literacy and numeracy
• How babies and young childrens learning and development can be affected by their stage of development, well-being and individual circumstances
• The legal requirements and guidance on safeguarding, security, confidentiality of information
• Own role and responsibilities, including reporting, in the event of a baby or young child requiring medical/ dental attention, a non-medical incident or emergency and identifying risks and hazards.

• Support babies and young children through a range of transitions. e.g. moving onto school, moving house or the birth of a sibling
• Recognise when a child is in danger, at risk of serious harm or abuse and explain the procedures to be followed to protect them
• Demonstrate skills and understanding for the prevention and control of infection, including hand washing, food preparation and hygiene, dealing with spillages safely, safe disposal of waste, using correct personal protective equipment
• Promote health and wellbeing in settings by encouraging babies and young children to consume healthy and balanced meals, snacks and drinks appropriate for their age and be physically active through planned and spontaneous activity throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors.
• Carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including eating (feeding and weaning/complimentary feeding), nappy changing procedures, potty/toilet training, care of skin, teeth and hair and rest and sleep provision
• Communicate with all children in ways that will be understood, including verbal and non-verbal communication.

Care and compassion - provide the very best childcare to every child every day combined with the ability to identify opportunities for development

• Honesty, trust and integrity - develop trust by working in a confidential, ethical and empathetic manner with a common sense and professional attitude
• Positive work ethic maintains professional standards within the work environment providing a positive role model for children
• Being team-focused - work effectively with colleagues and other professionals
• Commitment - to improving the outcomes for children through inspiration and child centred care and education
• Work in a non- discriminatory way - by being aware of differences and ensuring all children have equal access to opportunities to learn, develop and reach their potential. Work in ways which consider fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of the law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
• Professional Practice be a reflective practitioner with a commitment to continued professional development adhering to legislation, policy and procedure with a positive disposition to work.

The Level 2 apprenticeship provides opportunities for progression to the level 3 apprenticeship and other related qualifications in the sector.

• Maths and English GCSE grade 3-9 (or equivalent)

There is no set start date for this apprenticeship. However, there are two ways become an apprentice at Northampton College:

1. If you have secured employment with the view of becoming an apprentice, or if you are already employed and would like to join an Apprenticeship programme, please get in touch with us on 01604 734323 or email business.centre@northamptoncollege.ac.uk to register your interest.
2. If you don?t have a job yet, you can view all our apprenticeship vacancies through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). Each of these job openings are with trusted employers who are looking for an apprentice to join their team. You can click the button below to look through what?s currently on offer. Once you?ve found a vacancy you?re interested in, you will be taken to the National Apprenticeship Service website to begin your application for the role. In either case, we will support both you and your employer to ensure this is the right course for you.