Apprentice Level 3 Early Years

• To keep a proper record of achievement file on your key children, for parents/carers


• Work with parents/carers of special needs children to give full integration in the setting


• Support all staff and engage in a good staff team


• Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members


• To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, fundraising events


• To be flexible within working practices of the Setting. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the Setting, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing of equipment etc.


• To respect the confidentiality of information received


• To develop your role within the team especially with regard as a key worker


• To ensure the Setting of a high quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development


• To be aware of the high profile of the Setting and to uphold its standards at all times

Specific Child Care Tasks

• The preparation and completion of activities to suit the child's stage of development


• To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing


• Washing and changing children as required


• Providing comfort and warmth to an ill child