Nursery World - Guide to: Level 3 apprenticeship standard

The sector’s first-ever Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, at Level 3, has finally landed. Here’s a handy guide from Hannah Crown

1. What is the new Level 3 early years educator apprenticeship standard?

The standard is a short document devised by employers setting out the profile of an apprenticeship at a certain level: what will be expected of the apprentice, and the abilities and the behaviour they must display, such as compassion, British values and being team-focused.

2. What is in it?

The Early Years Educator (EYE) qualification forms the substantive part of this apprenticeship as it is needed for a candidate to count in early years ratios at Level 3. It has substantial work experience built in it, along with observation of the student to determine their competence in a real work environment.

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