You can start an Apprenticeship at any time. The qualification can take up to 17 months to complete.
Entry requirements for the course:
• Level 1 Childcare qualification
• GCSE English and Maths grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
• Undertake the Disclosure and Barring Service process and provide the result
• You will need to find an employer to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our Apprenticeship vacancies.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard.
AFCHD
As an Early Years Practitioner apprentice, you’ll support children’s learning and development through activities and play. Under professional guidance, you’ll promote welfare, safeguard children, and support their well-being. Your role includes planning, child protection, development support, and ensuring safety and inclusion for all children. You will achieve the Cache Level 2 qualification. For more information, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships website.
Your duties will include:
Your studies will cover:
You will be assessed by your trainer using an e-portfolio of evidence, observations in the workplace and longitudinal study.
You will go through an End Point Assessment including:
• Assessment method 1: Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio
• Assessment method 2: Knowledge Test
You will need to have access to a computer or laptop and the internet as you will be creating an e-portfolio.
You can progress onto Higher Level study or secure employment as a: Early Year Practitioner – Nursery Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Assistant Childminder, Nanny and Early Years Worker.
These roles can be found in a range of private and public settings including; full day care, children’s centres, pre-schools, reception classes, playgroups, nursery schools, home based provision, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision.
There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.
For further information please contact the team on 01226 216 166 or email: apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.
If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.