Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5

This occupation is found in a range of settings, the broad purpose of the

occupation is to be a proactive and influential practitioner, working directly with

children, skilfully leading day to day practice at an operational level. As active

practitioners they are effective role models of play based learning, supporting

others to develop their own practice. In their daily work, an employee in this

occupation interacts with children aged birth to eight years, families, practitioners,

other professionals and appropriate agencies.

L5 NCFE Diploma For The Early Years Senior Practitioner:

The aim of the Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner

qualification is to support leadership and management skills in early years and

the knowledge and skills relating to the early years practice.

The Early Years Senior Practitioner will be a positive role model for the team.

Through clear leadership and effective management, the Senior Practitioner will

support and promote best practice within legislative requirements to enable

quality provision.

Apprentices without English and Maths at Level 2 must achieve these prior to taking the End Point Assessment.

• Simulated task. The apprentice will be given a scenario situation, and, in timed  controlled conditions, asked to write a short report and make a presentation which will  be followed by questions.  
• Project report & presentation with questions and answers (Q&A). The apprentice  will write a formal, detailed structured report on the on-programme workplace project  they have completed. Both the project and the project report must be verified as the  apprentice’s own work. The project report and presentation must be started and  completed post-gateway. Verification must be provided by the employer confirming that  the work produced is that of the apprentice.  The presentation of this will be followed by  questions. 

Typically 24 months