Education & Childcare:

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner qualification offers advanced expertise in early childhood education, focusing on leadership, management, and strategic planning within early years settings. It covers in-depth areas such as advanced child development theories, effective team management, and implementing high-quality educational practices.

This qualification prepares individuals for senior leadership roles, such as Early Years Manager or Lead Practitioner, and equips them with the skills to drive improvements in early years services. It ensures adherence to the highest regulatory standards, supporting the delivery of exceptional care and education while leading and mentoring other practitioners.

Flexible Start Date
Nationally recognised qualification
20 months duration (including EPA)

Apprenticeship Breakdown

Coursework: Creation of a portfolio of learning demonstrating learning and development activities with their application in the workplace. Undertakes research and analysis of a workplace project.Evidence of 360° feedback within the portfolio of learning.
End Point Assessment Gateway: Completed portfolio of learning, English and Maths level 2 as a minimum, Completed Workplace Project.
End Point Assessment (Involving 2 Assessment Methods): Simulated Task, Project report & presentation with Q&A, Employer confirms apprentice is consistently working at or above the level of the standard.

Advanced Leadership Skills:

This qualification focuses on developing leadership and management skills necessary for overseeing early years settings and leading teams effectively.

Strategic Planning:

It includes training in strategic planning and implementation of high-quality early years education practices, aimed at improving overall service delivery.

Senior Role Preparation:

The qualification prepares individuals for high-level roles, such as Early Years Manager or Lead Practitioner, with responsibilities for both operational and strategic aspects of early years settings.

Higher Regulatory Standards:

It ensures practitioners meet elevated regulatory standards, enabling them to deliver exceptional care and education while upholding best practices and mentoring other staff.
Learner Feedback

"Completing the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship with RTS has been a transformative experience for me. The program's depth and complexity have equipped me with advanced skills in leadership and strategic planning that are directly applicable to my role. My mentor, Emma, was incredibly supportive, providing valuable insights and guidance throughout the course. The coursework was both challenging and relevant, enabling me to implement effective changes within our setting. RTS has empowered me to take on a leadership role with confidence, and I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned to further enhance our early years provision."

Rachel Bennett
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner
Employer Feedback

"Our experience with RTS’s Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship has been outstanding. The advanced training provided has significantly strengthened our leadership team, with graduates demonstrating exceptional capabilities in managing and developing early years programs. The comprehensive nature of the course has led to noticeable improvements in our strategic planning and overall operational efficiency. RTS’s continuous support and expertise have been crucial in maximising the impact of this training. We highly recommend RTS for organisations seeking to elevate their leadership in early years education."

Laura Green
Operations Manager at Sunshine Academy

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