This week’s Standard of the Week is the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard which has been approved for delivery since 26th March 2020.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to work and interact directly with children on a day to day basis supporting the planning of and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programmes within the ethos of the setting. An EYP works as part of a professional team ensuring the welfare and care for children under the guidance and supervision of an Early Years Educator, teacher or other suitably qualified professional the Early Years Workforce.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with parents, children, colleagues and wider multi agency professionals and partners such as health visitors, social workers and speech and language therapists. Individuals will undergo all checks as per the EYFS requirements to ensure suitability to work with children. Due to the nature and level of responsibility it is not anticipated that the role would have any budgetary or leadership responsibilities.
There are currently 274 registered training providers for this Level 6 Diagnostic Radiographer (Degree) apprenticeship standard.
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You can access the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard here.