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CHILDREN & EDUCATION APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner Apprenticeship

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The Childcare Company

Work with children of all ages and their loved ones to achieve positive outcomes and sustainable change. Learn family-centred approaches to community or residential care that transform lives.

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Your Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner Apprenticeship At a Glance

Level:
4

Duration:
18 months

Format/Delivery Method:
A blend of online and in-person Ofsted-compliant training

This will suit you if you are:
A new or existing member of staff working within a specific social care role, in either a residential or community setting, such as education, youth services, early years, youth justice, family support and special educational needs

Key Features:
Learners who complete this programme will be awarded a Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education Working With Children, Young People and Families, endorsed by De Montfort University

Cost/Funding:
For Levy-Payers: £6000
For Non-Levy Payers: £300


Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner: Programme Overview

The Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner qualification is specifically designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to progress careers and enable people to thrive while working in a social care environment.

By the end of the course, learners will be fully equipped with everything needed to take on new responsibilities, work confidently amongst more senior social care colleagues, and provide peace of mind for families from all walks of life.

Completing the course earns learners a Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education Working With Children, Young People and Families, endorsed by De Montfort University - once the End-Point Assessment (EPA) is passed.

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What You’ll Gain as an Employer

Enhanced Team Ability
Upskill new and existing employees by providing the knowledge, skills and behaviours specific to education, and both community and residential social care. You’ll hone your teams’ observational and safeguarding skills so you can maximise efficiency, productivity, and positive outcomes.

Exceptional Social Care>
Enhancing staff skill sets makes you more able to offer a level of nurture and care that surpasses expectations and grows your reputation. You’ll also provide the families you serve with the peace of mind that their children’s development is in safe, trusted, and capable hands.

Bespoke Training Solutions
Our Development Coaches tailor all training to ensure your employees excel in specialist youth and family service roles. This will bolster your ability to build positive relationships with families and meet the needs of vulnerable children.

Compliance and Inclusivity
In addition to a range of new support expertise, your newly trained staff will gain the tools and techniques to ensure their conduct complies with government regulation and ensures that children and families from all walks of life are supported.

What You’ll Gain as a Learner

Skills That Become Second Nature
This programme promotes the holistic support of children and families. You’ll develop a natural instinct for what young people need to develop and grow for the greatest good of themselves, and the people around them – as well as the skill to identify strengths, and nurture talent.

A Principled Approach
You’ll familiarise yourself with the core values and ethics that feed into your work in the social care and support arena. In addition, you’ll become adept at applying evidence-based practice to your interactions, so that you can provide the best possible support, and maximise results.

Critical Thinking
Develop your capacity to critically evaluate the observations you make in the field, enabling you to analyse potential outcomes and identify opportunities for the children and young people you serve and support.

Transferable skills
Course classes delivered by our renowned Development Coaches aim to amplify your success in any social care and support role you take on – not to mention any number of scenarios in life where these skills might also apply.

What Will You Learn During Your Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner  Apprenticeship?

The Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner qualification offers two distinct pathways – Community, and Residential. Whichever you choose, each will incorporate a rich and insightful mix of theoretical and practical learning.

Learning Foundations

Months 1 & 2 (Includes Functional Skills support where applicable)

Professional Development/Roles & Responsibilities of a Community Practitioner

Months 3 & 4

Effective Communication and Information Handling/Safeguarding Children and Young People

Months 5 & 6

Safeguarding, Legislation and Vulnerability Factors/Safeguarding and Multi-agency Cohesion

Months 7 & 8 (Includes Functional Skills support where applicable)

Human Growth and Development/Factors Affecting Child Development

Months 9 & 10

Child Development Theories/Child Study/Multi-Agency Cohesion

Months 11 & 12

Child Study/Areas of Concern/Child Study/Observations and Assessment

Months 13 to 15

Professional Practice

Months 16 to 18

Gateway and End-Point Assessment (EPA)

+ Progression IAG Session

Achievement

Module 1

Lifespan (0-18 years)

  • Understand key biological physiological, sociological and theoretical perspectives used to explain human growth and development
  • Reflect on own and others’ information sharing and accessibility issues
  • Understand the importance of observation and early intervention to support developmental needs of young people
  • Access a range of services and identify how to access support to positively impact young people and their families
Module 2

Safe Practice

  • Understand the context of safeguarding, the protection of young people and families, as well as the concept of multi-agency working to safeguard
  • Understand legislation, policies and practices for the protection of young people and how to address concerns about abuse
  • Recognise young people and families who may be experiencing abuse, and identify the appropriate responses and support
Module 3

Child Study

  • Link knowledge and understanding of human growth and development to observations of young people within current frameworks
  • Involve teams and families to develop a complete overview of young people Critically evaluate the outcomes of a child study and identify how theories of development apply to analysis
  • Maintain clear, accurate and succinct records and understand professional practice in relation to observation of young people
Module 4

Professional Practice

  • Recognise the ethics and values in your practice and apply principles of anti-discriminatory, human rights and equalities legislation
  • Apply evidence-based practice in your interventions, then reflect on and analyse outcomes to promote independence, provide support and prevent harm

Achievement

Months 1 & 2 (Includes Functional Skills support where applicable)

Engage in Professional Development/The Care System & It’s Impact on Children & Young People

Months 3 & 4

Effective Communication & Information Handling/Safeguarding and Protection of Children and Young People in Residential Childcare

Months 5 & 6

Supporting Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Harm and Abuse/Health and Safety Within Residential Childcare

+ Progression IAG Session

Months 7 & 8 (Includes Functional Skills support where applicable)

Support Children & Young People in Residential Childcare to Manage Their Health/Well-being, Resilience and Positive Outcomes

Months 9 to 11

Development/Observation, Assessment and Planning/EDI, The Rights of the Child and Understanding Complex Disabilities or Conditions

Months 12 & 13

Support Group Living in Residential Childcare/Multi-agency and Team Working

Months 14 & 15

Working with the Families of Children and Young People and Supporting Positive Relationships and Attachments/Reviewing Professional Development in Residential Childcare

Months 16 to 18

Preparation for your End Point Assessment (EPA)

Progression IAG session

Achievement

Is This Course For You?

This Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner apprenticeship is designed for current or aspiring social care givers and supporters of education. You might currently be a(n):

Teaching Assistant

You might be assisting children in the classroom and have recognised your own affinity for providing emotional support or helping children in unique circumstances. This qualification will certainly enable you to expand on those aspects of your skill set.

Care Support Worker

Perhaps you have naturally progressed into a care assistant role, and you are looking to legitimise your talents with a solid qualification. This programme will take you to practitioner level, opening up a world of opportunity.

Aspiring Social Care Manager

Maybe it’s your ambition to lead a team of social care professionals, helping to place vulnerable children in foster care, or to help set people up with the care and support they require. This course will serve as a catalyst for the next chapter of your career.

Why The Childcare Company is Your Best Choice

Training that’s accessible anytime, anywhere – even on the go

Social Care Apprenticeships are funded up to 100% by the government*

High-quality, user-friendly e-learning platform for course modules

Join a thriving community of like-minded childcare professionals

Our dedicated Development Coaches are renowned for delivering excellence in education and social care

Be assured by our years of success in helping others to thrive

Create Lasting Impact: The Data Speaks Volumes

99%

Employer Satisfaction Rate

99%

End-Point Assessment Success

95%

Learner Satisfaction Rate

90%

Learner Retention Rate

Apply for the Children, Young People & Families Practitioner apprenticeship in 3 easy steps:

Register Your Interest

01

Complete the form below and submit your details

Talk to Our Team

02

A brief phone chat to check eligibility and secure your spot

Claim your Funding

03

We’ll guide you through everything you need to do to cover costs

More Food For Thought

Level 3

Teaching Assistant

Duration: 16 months including End-Point Assessment

Suitable for: Experienced Nursery Assistants, Classroom Assistants and aspiring teaching staff wishing to expand their capabilities, as well as deepen their expertise in providing help and support for children of all ages.

Level 5

Children, Young People & Families Practitioner

Duration: 18 months including End-Point Assessment

Suitable for: Deputy managers or managers in residential or community social care settings. Examples include (but are not limited to): adoption or fostering services, youth justice, family support and special educational needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

This programme is specifically designed to help you enhance your experience in education and social care, providing the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to build a successful career.

By the end of the course, learners will be fully equipped with everything needed to take on new responsibilities, work confidently in educational and social care settings, and provide expert support for parents and families.

Upon completion, learners will receive a Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education Working With Children, Young People and Families, endorsed by De Montfort University - once the End-Point Assessment (EPA) is passed.

Working within the Children & Education space can be an extremely rewarding vocation. When helping children to learn and grow, or supporting them through challenging times, it is imperative that you possess the correct knowledge and skills to ensure a child’s comfort and safety, legal compliance, peace of mind for parents and families.

The Level 4 apprenticeship qualification is the academic equivalent to a Higher National Certificate (HNC), a foundation degree, or the first year of an undergraduate degree.

As a learner, nothing at all. As an employer, course costs will be covered by levy funding. If your business is not a levy payer, 95% of course costs will be covered by government funding.

The remaining 5% of the £6,000 fee works out at just £300. For the value this will add to your CV and your team at work, the return on your employer’s small investment is a cost-effective way for you to help boost your employer’s business as a whole.

Achieving any qualification takes work and dedication. That said whether you are a learner or a business, The Childcare Company will provide all the resources and support you could ever need. We’ll work alongside you to ensure your success.

No matter which of the two distinct pathways you choose to study, the Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner apprenticeship runs for a total of 18 months. However, you do have the opportunity to finish earlier, depending on your preferred pace of working.

The delivery of the course is a blend of online and in-person learning.

Let's change lives

As a national training provider, The Childcare Company is dedicated to raising the standard of childcare across the UK.

Whether supporting individuals to excel their day-to-day work, or childcare providers make a positive impact on the people they serve, and on the economy as a whole, we are here every step of the way.

Complete the form below to reach out to The Childcare Company team. Begin the journey to accessing untapped potential, and transforming the lives of children and families for the better.

For more information, complete the form below, call us on 01753 596 004, or email us.

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