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Ideal for anyone who loves working in early years - whether you’re beginning your journey into leadership or looking to develop your skills and achieve a recognised qualification. Our Level 5 programme is designed for the next generation of early years leaders.
Our Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship cultivates advanced professionals who drive pedagogical excellence, design enriching environments, and safeguard child wellbeing. Tailored for future and current leaders or managers, this qualification provides deep expertise in curriculum implementation, staff deployment, family engagement, and multi-agency collaboration.
Graduates emerge with the strategic skills required to champion inclusive practice and deliver a lasting impact during the most critical stage of a child’s development.
Our Core Learning Themes include:
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding & Collaboration
Peadagogy & Reflective Practice
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Leading Provision & Best Practices
Specialist workshops include:
Pedagogical Approaches
IED
Disseminating Best Practices
Collaborative Working
Early Years Leadership & Management
End-Point Assessment:
Practical Observation: Workplace tracking of leadership duties paired with professional questioning.
Professional Discussion: A dedicated, portfolio-backed interview with an independent assessor.
Case Study: A 4,000-word project report and final presentation covering a local child development initiative.
"The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship has been a truly empowering experience. It’s not just about gaining a qualification; it’s about personal and professional transformation."
Niki Magson, Lift Newington
Lift Schools Apprenticeships - Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner
Apprenticeship Programme
This apprenticeship is perfect for anyone ready to build strong skills and knowledge, gain hands‑on experience, and grow into a confident, capable member of the school team.
Career Enhancement:
Build on skills and knowledge to ensure effectiveness in their role at school or trust.
Specialist Workshops:
Delivered by Lift Educational Experts to boost your confidence.
About Lift Schools Apprenticeships
Ofsted Rating: Lift Schools Apprenticeships is a Good with Outstanding Features
Since 2012, Lift Schools Apprenticeships brings together the expertise of an established Apprenticeship Training Provider and the real‑world insight of a multi‑academy trust operating schools across England.
With a Good rating and Outstanding features, our specialist tutors provide engaging cohort workshops and personalised support to guide you through your tailored learning plan.
Our curriculum intent is to prepare school support staff with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to thrive - to maximise the impact they can have on schools, pupils and their own life choices.
Contact Lift Schools Apprenticeships
Ready to start your learning journey? Contact us today to discuss your next steps:
Telephone No: 020 3947 5700
Website: Lift Schools Apprenticeships
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