PEAK Care & Education / Level 3 / ST0135

Early years educator

Give young children a strong start through thoughtful, safe and responsive care.

Level
Level 3
Delivery
In the workplace
Duration
Agreed in your training plan
Funding band
Confirmed for your programme
Entry requirements
Role and prior learning assessed before enrolment
Funding route
Levy or non-levy, subject to eligibility

Who this is for

Build on the work your team already does.

For people supporting young children’s learning and development in early years settings.

What your apprentice can build towards

  • Plan experiences that support children’s learning and development.
  • Notice progress and work with families to understand each child.
  • Create a safe, inclusive environment for play and learning.

How learning works

Learn it.
Use it. Reflect on it.

A plan around the role

Agree the learning schedule, coaching and review points with PEAK and your apprentice. Make space in the working week to learn and practise.

Support as skills develop

A named coach helps your apprentice connect learning to real work. Regular reviews bring the apprentice, employer and coach together.

Evidence and assessment

Build evidence of what your apprentice can do and prepare for the assessment required by the applicable standard. PEAK will explain the milestones and readiness requirements at the start.