Early Years Educator with SEND apprenticeship Level 3

Course duration – 19 months

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship With SEND

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.

This integrated programme is designed for individuals working or aspiring to work in early years settings, combining the Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) qualification with the Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinator in Early Years Settings. It supports the development of skilled practitioners who can meet the individual needs of all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), in line with national standards and legislation.
On completion of this apprenticeship learners will be able to be included in the ratios as Early Years Educators.

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Course overview

What's included

This integrated programme is designed for individuals working or aspiring to work in early years settings, combining the Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) qualification with the Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinator in Early Years Settings. It supports the development of skilled practitioners who can meet the individual needs of all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), in line with national standards and legislation.

Eligibility criteria

Learners must be aged 16+, not currently undertaking another funded programme of learning, employed a minimum of 16 hours per week, currently a resident in England, a resident in the UK for the last 3 years (unless exempt) and must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Maths and English

English and maths at Level 2 are mandatory for apprentices aged 16–18 unless an approved exemption applies. Apprentices aged 19+ may opt out at enrolment with employer agreement.

Apprentices who fall within the criteria mentioned above will be required to have Level 2 English and Maths, either Functional Skills or equivalent before completing their End Point Assessment (EPA).

Progression

On completion of this apprenticeship learners will be able to be included in the ratios as Early Years Educators. Apprentices can progress onto a Level 4 or 5 apprenticeship or qualification.

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