The Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5 role is found in a range of early years settings which can include day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision.
The broad purpose is to be a proactive and influential practitioner, working directly with children, skilfully leading day to day practice at an operational level.
As an active practitioner you are an effective role model of play based learning, supporting others to develop their own practice. A highly skilled professional who takes an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children, adapting to individual needs providing inclusive and holistic provision. Working directly with children, skilfully leading day to day practice at an operational level.
Typical job roles
Nursery Manager, Early Years Manager, Assistant Manager, Baby Room Leader, Deputy Manager, Early Years Coordinator, Early Years Foundation Stage Lead or Early Years Officer.
Upon successful completion of the programme you can progress to a number of roles including Senior Key Worker, Senior Practitioner, Specialist Practitioner in Child Development (health) and Community Nursery Nurse.
To start this apprenticeship, you must have lived in the UK 3+ years minimum and have a form of UK ID required at enrolment. You must be age 16+ (with no upper age limit) with no prior learning within the area of study. You should be working within an early years setting with leadership responsibilities.
Recognised Qualification: upon completion of this programme, you will receive a nationally recognised certification.
Advanced Knowledge and Expertise: The apprenticeship provides you with in-depth knowledge of child development, safeguarding, curriculum planning, and the EYFS framework.
Develop Leadership and Management Skills: learn the tools to effectively lead teams and ensure a high standard of care and education for children.
Career Advancement: it provides the foundation to manage and lead teams, plan and implement high-quality educational practices, and oversee the daily operations of early years settings.
Ongoing support: access to a LMP Tutor providing 1-2-1 support throughout your Course.
Anspear Programme: access a suite of CPD courses designed to support you with additional skills and knowledge.
Earn While You Learn: as an apprentice, you earn a salary while working which means you can gain qualifications and experience without the need to pay for tuition fees, making it a cost-effective way to advance your career.
LMP’s comprehensive curriculum blends theoretical learning with practical application, covering essential skills such as analysis of how all children’s individual learning can be affected by their current developmental capabilities, observing, assessing, planning, facilitating and participating in play opportunities which include current curriculum requirements, and engaging in effective strategies to develop and extend children’s learning and thinking.
During this programme you will expand your knowledge in areas such as ethical and rights-based approaches to support the child, factors that have an impact upon health, well-being and early learning that can affect children from conception to 8 years, and current and contemporary schools of thought to enable respectful and nurturing personal care.
To learn more about the programme, download the brochure!
