Earn whilst you study
Earn job specific skills
No fees to pay
Time in work to complete training and Study (OTJ)
Direct exposure to professionals
Enrollment & Induction
1 – 4 weeks prior to start of learning
Including:
- Sign up paperwork
- Commitment statement
- OTJ plan
- EAM assessment
- Prior learning assessment
On-Programme Learning
12 months
Blended approach:
- Webinars
- Online learning
- 121 mentoring
- Group workshops
- Placement
- On-programme assessment to evidence KS&B ahead of EPA
Gateway
End of learning & prior to EPA
Readiness for EPA:
- Employer
- Learner
- EPAO
- Training provider
EPA
3 months duration
Two methods:
- Work-based project including a presentation with questioning
- Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
Quality assurance & grading
Within 3 months of gateway
Apprentices graded:
- Fail
- Pass
- Distinction
Introduction
Safeguarding
Health and Safety
EDI
Partnership working
Child Development
Play
Unique Child
Enabling Environments
Teaching, learning and Assessment
Transitions
Health and Well-Being
Professional Development
EPA
Observation with Questioning
- Observation outline sent before the observation
- 80 minutes (+10%) – 50 minutes for the observation, 30 minutes for the questioning
- Minimum of 5 questions
- Face to face
Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
Portfolio
- Portfolio of independent work-based evidence
- One piece of evidence demonstrating KSBs requirements
Professional Discussion
- 90 minutes (+10%)
- Minimum of 10 questions
- Online video conferencing
Progress reviews every 8-12 weeks
Weekly visits from a tutor
Mentor within the nursery
Email and phone support with tutor
The nursery team
