EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS CHILDREN’S LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT L3

APPRENTICESHIP OVERVIEW

The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development

(Early Years Educator) (QCF) is for learners who work in, or want to work with children

in Early Years settings in England only.

APPRENTICE PROGRAMME OUTPUTS

Industry Recognised Apprenticeship Standard (Level 3)

Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT

Personal Development, Behaviour and Wellbeing

EMPLOYER COMMITMENT TO APPRENTICESHIPS

Employers are required to make a number of commitments to their apprentice

for the duration of the apprenticeship programme.

Employers must:

Employ the apprentices for the duration of the programme.

Demonstrate a real opportunity for continued employment and career

development post-apprenticeship.

Ensure learners work for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Allow for off-the-job training of 20% of working hours.

Assign an experienced, responsible work-place mentor.

Track, monitor and measure learner progression.

Support the learner to maintain the highest levels of professionalism

and commitment to their responsibilities in line with the Vocational Training

Agreement.

Facilitate the appropriate workplace exposure, tasks and experiences.

Allow for time and support for the completion of Functional Skills,

“ Eden Training Solutions mission is to Educate,

Develop & Empower individuals to aspire to New Beginnings ”

From 6 April 2016, if you employ an apprentice you may not need to pay employer

Class 1 National Insurance contributions (NICs) on their earnings below £827 a week

(£43,000 a year).

They must be under 25 years old and following an approved UK government statutory

apprenticeship framework (frameworks can differ depending on the UK country).

Link to pass to employers so they secure relief:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-insurance-contributions-for-

under-25s-employer-guide/paying-employer-national-insurance-contributions-for-

apprentices-under-25

PAYING EMPLOYER NATIONAL INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR APPRENTICES UNDER 25

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS CHILDREN’S LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT L3

APPRENTICESHIP FUNDING MODEL (WHAT WILL AN APPRENTICE COST & WHO WILL PAY?)

EMPLOYER COMMITMENT TO APPRENTICESHIPS

“ Eden Training Solutions mission is to Educate,

Develop & Empower individuals to aspire to New Beginnings ”

Employer Pays: £250

OVER 10 MONTHS

£25

PER MONTH

*There is no contribution for Apprentices (16/18 Year Olds) within employers who employ less than 50 staff*

Apprenticeship Contributions (Over 10 Month) Who Pays?

Non-levy Employer

Apprenticeship Funding £2250 Government

Employer Contribution (10%) £250 Employer

Total Apprentice Cost £2500

Eden Club

Time Management

Stress Management

Project Management

Conflict Resolutions in the Workforce

Leadership Skills

Data Protection in the Workplace

Equality, Diversity and Discrimination

Social Media Training for Business

Negotiation Skills

Customer Services

Prevent Duty

Safeguarding for Children

Emergency First Aid at Work (Refresher)

Manual Handling

Basic Fire Safety Training

Apprenticeship Funding

End-point Assessment 20%

Off-the-job Training

Teaching & Learning:

• Resources

• Facilities

• Delivery

20%

On-the-job Training

• Coaching

• Quality Assurance

• Reviews

60% Administration

Personal Development

Behaviour & Welfare

Teaching & Learning

Maths & English

Functional Skills

Government

Funding Paid

Directly to

Training Provider

Annual UK payroll £3m+

Must sign-up on Digital Account System (DAS), add PAYE schemes to account as well as assign users.

Monthly levy account (plus 10% top-up) used, once all funds used, employer pays 10 percent contribution towards negotiated rate.

For example, an employer’s accounts to June 2016 their payroll was £7m (all England).

(£7m x 0.005) - £15,000 = £20,000

£20,000 / 12 = £1,667 monthly tax.

£1,667 x 1 x 1.1 = £1,883 monthly credit.

£21,996 annual levy credit. Annual UK payroll £3m+

LEVY EMPLOYER

EDEN TRAINING SOLUTIONS CHILDREN’S LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT L3

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

“ Eden Training Solutions mission is to Educate,

Develop & Empower individuals to aspire to New Beginnings ”

Unit Number Unit Title

14 Lead and Manage a Community Based Early Years Setting

Mandatory Units 15 Coordinate Special Educational Needs Provision

1 Understand Children’s Early Years Education and Development 16 Understand the Needs of Children Who Are Vulnerable and Experiencing Poverty

and Disadvantage

2 Implementing Early Years Foundation Stage 17 Support Disabled Children and Children With Special Requirements

3 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings 18 Support The Use of Medication

4 Plan and Provide Effective Teaching and Learning in Early Years Settings 19 Support Children at Meal or Snack Times

5 Make Accurate and Productive Use of Assessment in Early Years Settings 20 Care for the Physical and Nutritional Needs of Babies and Young Children

6 Develop Effective and Informed Professional Practice in Early Years Settings 21 Support the Development of Positive Behaviour in Children

7 Promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of Children in Early Years Settings 22 Contribute to Effective Team Working in Health and Social Care or Children’s Settings

8 Child Protection and Safeguarding 23 Working Within a Social Pedagogic Framework With Children

9 Partnership Working in Early Years

Optional Units

10 Understanding How to Promote Play and Learning in the Early Years

11 Support Children’s Outdoor Play

12 Understand How to Work With Children in Home-Based Care

13 Managing a Home-Based Childcare Business