Overview of the role

The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner (EYLP) Apprenticeship is perfect for inspirational practitioners, working directly with children.

These highly skilled practitioners take an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children within their care and lead and support the practice of others.

What is included in the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship?

In order to move through the gateway to End Point Assessment for your apprenticeship you must first complete the following elements.

1. Level 5 Early Year Lead Practitioner Duties (see below)
2. English – Functional Skills level 2 or GCSE C/4 or above if under 19 years of age
3. Maths – Functional skills level 2 or GCSE C/4 or above if under 19 years of age
4. Meet the requirements for knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
5. Employer statement (see below)
6. Portfolio of evidence for the Professional Discussion and an end-point assessment Observation.
7. Meet the off the job hours

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner will include:

• Leadership and management
• Child development and theory
• Pedagogy
• Health and well-being
• Partnership working
• Health and safety
• Equality, diversity, inclusion and SEND
• Safeguarding

Full achievement of the programme will not be possible until all components are complete.

Employer Statement

The End Point Assessment can only start once the employer is satisfied that the apprentice is consistently working at or above the level set out in the occupational standard, the employer may take advice from the apprentice’s training provider, but the decision must ultimately be made solely by the employer.

End Point Assessment

End Point Assessment is then carried out by an independent assessor which can typically take 5 months and will consist of;

1. A professional discussion based on a portfolio of evidence
2. Observation with questions