Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

• Lead and model high-quality early years practice across the nursery
• Plan, implement, and evaluate learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing through child-centred approaches
• Observe, assess, and track children's progress, ensuring accurate records are maintained
• Identify and support children with additional needs, working with families and external professionals where required
• Act as a safeguarding lead or support safeguarding procedures to ensure children's safety and welfare
• Mentor, coach, and supervise early years practitioners and apprentices
• Lead staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning across the setting and implement improvements
• Build positive partnerships with parents and carers, sharing information about children's development
• Promote inclusive practice and ensure equal opportunities for all children
• Manage resources, learning environments, and activities to support effective learning
• Ensure compliance with nursery policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards
• Contribute to nursery self-evaluation, action planning, and preparation for inspections by organizations such as Ofsted
• Lead initiatives that enhance children's outcomes, staff performance, and overall nursery quality

• You will take part in an online lesson once a month provided by Chiltern Training
• An assessor will visit your workplace every 10 weeks to carry out observations, and you will be required to upload your work as part of the assessment process

• Completing a Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner qualification opens up several career progression routes in the early years sector
• It’s designed for people already working in nurseries or childcare settings who want to move into leadership and management roles

• You will need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

We opened our doors for the first time in March 2025, our newly opened setting in the beautiful village of Sonning Common cares for children from as young as 3 months to preschoolers. We are open all year round from 7.30 am till 6.00 pm.