Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship

Multiple yearly starts Support with recruitment

Become an Early Years Lead Practitioner

with the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship.

EYLP AT A GLANCE

Course Duration: Up to 21 months

• Online training

• Tutor on site visits

Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5

I’d recommend the course to anybody who was interested in childcare.”

“It has been amazing so far.”

“I’m excited for the rest of my journey.”

The Level 5 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship is a funded work-based training programme focused on those working with and caring for children from 0-5 years, with knowledge of 5-8 years.

This Level 5 Apprenticeship is suitable if you are already working in, or aspiring to work in Early Years childcare, with responsibility for leading other practitioners or groups.

What will I be learning?

It is an excellent progression route for practitioners who hold a level 2 or level 3 qualification in Early Years; this course will enhance your practice and knowledge in line with up-to-date approaches.

As a Lead Practitioner, you will be an effective role model of play-based learning, supporting others to develop their own practice and will be responsible for supporting the quality of learning and development across your setting.

The course is delivered over 18 months, including 7 taught themes, monthly virtual classrooms, tutor visits and coursework.

How will I be learning?

The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, work-based tasks and online assignments. We use online learning platforms that help you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio. You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor.

Reviews

You will have reviews and support from your tutor every 6 weeks, either by a visit to your setting or online. Your employer/mentor will be an integral part of these reviews.

Curriculum Modules

There are 13 Modules

• Module 1 - Study skills and reflective practice

• Module 2 - Inclusion, ethics and rights based approaches

• Module 3 - A unique child

• Module 4 - Child development

• Module 5 - Legislation, policy and practice

• Module 6 - Curriculum intent, implementation and impact

• Module 7 - Theories of learning

• Module 8 - Pedagogy in practice

• Module 9 - Exciting and enabling environments

• Module 10 - Effective development of health and wellbeing

• Module 11 - Leadership practice - theories and concepts

• Module 12 - Partnerships and multi-agency work

• Module 13 - Boundaries and safety of information

Off-the-job training

For the apprenticeship, a certain amount of your working hours should be focused on gaining new learning.

The amount of off-the-job (OTJ) training hours required for EYLP is based on the requirements of the apprenticeship framework. The image below illustrates the tasks that contribute to OTJ training hours.

Off-the-job training examples

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Functional skills

If you have not secured a grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English GCSE, you will be required to complete functional skills in:

• English - reading, writing, speaking, and listening

• Maths – calculator with a non-calculator section

You will be supported on a one-to-one basis by your apprenticeship tutor to complete these as quickly as possible using a range of training materials to best suit you.

Please note: this is mandatory for 16–18 year olds who don’t have equivalent qualifications. Optional for those aged 19 and over.

Gateway to Completion

On programme completion, you, your employer and apprenticeship tutor will meet to agree you are ready for your Apprenticeship Assessment.

This is also a chance for your tutor to help with any questions you have about the assessment, and make sure you are confident and happy to proceed

Apprenticeship Assessment

The Apprenticeship Assessment is conducted by an external company.

The assessment period is for up to 3 months, but can be quickly achieved.

• Assessment 1 – Observation of practice

• Assessment 2 – Professional discussion through your portfolio

What do I need to apply?

You must be 16 or over and meet these points to apply.

Funding agreed with the apprenticeship account holder. Support is available.

Support from your employer OR support finding an employer

Funding

As an apprentice, you will not have to pay any money towards your course. You will need the support from your setting who can assess funds from the English apprentice levy fund. Best Practice Network can help your employer with information and support if needed to apply for these funds.

Kick off a career in early years with our Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2

After completion of the programme, work in a range of early years settings, delivering Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Early years careers can be started or continued with the Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3. Apprentices will achieve an EYE qualification, which has been approved to count towards the EYFS Level 3 child : staff ratios.

Level 3 Early Years Educator or Equivalent Qualifications or Extensive Experience.

UK residency for 3+ years.

How to apply

To apply, you should complete the application via the programme page on our website. Our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. You will need to upload proof of existing qualifications and complete a short Maths and English initial assessment where necessary.

Where do I go next?

The Early Years Lead Practitioner level 5 is the equivalent to a foundation degree. You could progress to a top up degree and Early Year Teaching Status

The Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5 is ideal for highly skilled professionals who take an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children within their care.

Best Practice Network work closely with a partner who delivers a 12-month top-up programme, giving you a degree on completion and the qualification levels required to progress on to EYITT.

Finally, completing Early Years Initial Teacher Training awards Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), and as the leading Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) provider in the country, we boast a 100% pass rate.

For employers – how apprenticeships could benefit your setting

Hiring an apprentice

You can employ apprentices at different levels, from school leavers or recent graduates to people who wish to advance in their careers or change careers altogether.

The government offers a range of funding options to help settings support apprentice training.

If you need help recruiting for an apprentice in your setting or school, we can help! Speak to our recruitment team on +44 (0) 117 920 9428 or email enquiries@bestpracticenet.co.uk

What is the levy fund?

The English apprenticeship levy fund is controlled by the Department for Education and was created as a long-term funding solution for companies to hire and train apprentices.

Our apprenticeship programmes qualify for funding from the English apprenticeship levy fund. Best Practice Network provides support to candidates and their employers to access this funding.

For guidance on how the funding routes apply to your setting, speak to one of our apprenticeship experts on +44 (0) 117 920 9428 or email enquiries@bestpracticenet.co.uk

Enrol your employees

Employers should contact Best Practice Network via enquiries@bestpracticenet.co.uk to reserve a place on the required programme.

We will then support you with gathering all necessary information, registering your Apprenticeship Service Account, funding applications and any necessary recruitment.

Upskill your workforce

By using apprenticeships to upskill your existing staff, you are helping to fill key gaps in your business, improving staff retention and supporting their professional development.

Here at Best Practice Network, we support learners through our career pathway, developing their skill from Level 2 to Level 5.

Funding routes

If your setting contributes to the apprenticeship levy fund

If your setting does not contribute to the apprenticeship levy fund

Apprenticeship levy transfer

Levy paying employers can access their fund contributions through their Apprenticeship Service Account

You can use this service to manage the funds you have available for apprenticeship training in England.

You pay 5% towards the cost of the training for your apprentice. The remaining 95% will be paid by the government

Employers with unspent funds can transfer up to 25% of that contribution to another employer. That means you can benefit from the levy contributions of a different organisation to cover the full costs of an apprenticeship for your setting.

If your setting has fewer than 50 employees

You will receive 100% of the funding where the apprentice is 16-21 years old or is between 22-24 and has a local authority education, health and care plan.

Employers and training providers will both receive an additional £1,000 where the apprentice is between 16 and 18 years old.

Best Practice Network is a registered apprenticeship training provider and an accredited provider of professional development for education professionals nationally, with 97% of our participants recommending us to a colleague.

We work in close partnership with practising education professionals to develop and deliver high-quality programmes.

I cannot fault the support I’ve received in any way so far. Any queries or questions I have are answered promptly and I also feel my confidence is rising already as I know I will receive any support needed.”

Rated “an exceptional training provider”

– Department for Education

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