Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5

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Supporting your skills-based workforce in Early Years

We are delighted to work in partnership with Best Practice Network to offer EYFS apprenticeship qualifications to support your workforce development in the Early Years sector.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ELIGIBILITY/FUNDING AND TO REGISTER FOLLOW THIS LINK

Please select Alban Education as your delivery partner when registering.

Click here for the Best Practice Guide to Early Years and Education Training Programmes

How is it delivered?

  • This programme has termly start dates. Work is submitted using Bud, the cutting-edge online platform, which is easy to use and includes login access for employers to keep track of their apprentices’ progress.

Delivery includes:

  • Termly start dates
  • 18-months on programme with up to 3-month End Point Assessment
  • Monthly training events, face-to-face or online
  • Weekly check-ins with Apprenticeship Tutor
  • 6-weekly reviews with Apprenticeships Tutor and Employer

What are the benefits?

The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner (EYLP) Apprenticeship is ideal for proactive, influential practitioners, working directly with children. These highly skilled professionals take an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children within their care and lead and support the practice of others. It is an excellent progression route for practitioners who hold a level 2 or level 3 qualification in Early Years; this course will progress and enhance their practice and knowledge.

Early Years Lead Practitioner apprentices learn how to:

  • Adapt to individual needs providing inclusive and holistic provision
  • Be responsible for supporting the quality of learning and development in their setting
  • Promote the health and well-being of all children through learning rich environments
  • Engage with sector developments both locally and nationally
  • Skilfully lead day-to-day practice at an operational level and disseminate best practice
  • Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children
  • Work in partnership with the key person, colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals
  • Be a reflective practitioner, enhancing skills and knowledge to improve pedagogical practice
  • And you’re entitled to a TOTUM student discount card

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Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

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Supporting your skills-based workforce in Early Years

We are delighted to work in partnership with Best Practice Network to offer EYFS apprenticeship qualifications to support your workforce development in the Early Years sector.

PLEASE DO NOT BOOK VIA THIS WEBSITE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ELIGIBILITY/FUNDING AND TO REGISTER FOLLOW THIS LINK

Please select Alban Education as your delivery partner when registering.

Click here for the Best Practice Guide to Early Years and Education Training Programmes

How is it delivered?

  • This programme has monthly start dates – it does not run as per the typical academic year. Work is submitted using Bud, the cutting-edge online platform, which is easy to use and includes login access for employers to keep track of their apprentice’s progress.

Delivery includes:

  • Monthly online training events to deliver Knowledge elements
  • Half termly review meetings with Apprenticeship Tutor
  • Regular Observations with Apprenticeship Tutor/mentor to evidence skills
  • Witness statements to evidence behaviours

What are the benefits?

Early Years Educators work with and care for children from birth to 5 years. They play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education.

Early Years Educator apprentices learn how to:

  • Support and promote children’s early education and development
  • Plan and provide effective care, teaching and learning that enables children to progress and prepares them for school
  • Make accurate and productive use of assessment
  • Develop effective and informed practice
  • Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children
  • Work in partnership with the key person, colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals
  • And you’re entitled to a TOTUM student discount card

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship, the NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (EYE), and the Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid OR Level 3 Award Emergency Paediatric First Aid. The early years educator level 3 standard meets the early years educator (EYE) criteria. Apprentices will achieve an EYE qualification which has been approved to count towards the EYFS level 3 child: staff ratios.

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NCE Future Leaders Programme

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National College of Education Training Pathways

Alban Education are delighted to be working with the National College of Education to deliver a continuum of professional development for support staff and teachers through to headship.

Future Leaders Programme 

Begin your leadership journey with the deeply practical Future Leaders Programme.

Take the first steps on your school leadership pathway as you understand yourself as a leader and learn to lead high-performing teams.

Learners will develop a foundation knowledge of key components of leading an organisation from strategy to operations.

Qualifications Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship
Duration 12 Month Programme
Delivery Model 1 x First Day of Learning and

8 x Professional Learning Days (online)

Ongoing support form a Professional Learning Mentor

Access to online content, book club and podcasts

Delivery Team includes serving Heads and Senior Leaders
Eligibility GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
Cost £4,500 per participant funded using your school or trust’s Apprenticeship Levy Funds

Deadline for applications 1 August 2022 for September 2022 Cohort

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NCE Education Management Programme

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National College of Education Training Pathways

Alban Education are delighted to work with the National College of Education to deliver a continuum of professional development for support staff and teachers through to headship.

Education Management Programme 

The Education Management Programme is for serving middle leaders and aspiring senior leaders.

Hit the ground running as an emerging manager with our deeply practical Education Management Programme, designed to ensure your immediate impact in the engine room of the school.

Learn the essential technical skills required to lead a school including talent management, finance and project management with this inherently practical curriculum.

Develop your ability to curate high-performing teams whilst instilling a culture of trust and support.

Qualifications Level 5 Departmental/Operations Manager Apprenticeship
Duration 19 Month Programme
Delivery Model First Day of Learning and 12 online professional learning sessions

Ongoing support from a Professional Learning Mentor

Access to online content, book club and podcasts

Delivery team includes serving Heads and Senior Leaders

Aligned to Senior Leadership Programme for easier progression to executive management
Eligibility Currently in a role with line management responsibility

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
Cost £7,000 per participant funded using your school or trust’s Apprenticeship Levy funds

Deadline for applications 1 May 2022 for May 2022 cohort or apply for Sept 2022 cohort

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NCE Senior Leadership Programme

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National College of Education Training Pathways

Alban Education are delighted to be working with the National College of Education to deliver a continuum of professional development for support staff and teachers through to headship.

Senior Leadership Programme

The Senior Leadership Programme is for current senior leaders including serving headteachers.

Join the most popular Leadership Master’s in the UK and fulfil your potential as an innovative and accomplished School Leader.

An array of world-class leadership experts from within education and the wider economy, complemented by gold standard academic and practical content, the Senior Leadership Programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve.

Supported by an industry leading delivery team comprising experts within your field, you will be met with the perfect balance of challenge and support to ensure your success.

Qualifications Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship…Leading to an MSc in Educational Leadership and Management
Duration 24 Months plus extension pathway
Delivery Model Induction and four 2-day Professional Learning Days + (extension pathway)

Four reports (+3 extension pathway essays)

Assessments through a range of assignments and projects

Access to Level 7 learning preparation materials

Support from NCE Tutor
Eligibility Currently working as a Senior Leader

2:2 Batchelors Degree

GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above
Cost £14,000 per participant funded using your school or trust’s Apprenticeship Levy funds

Deadline for applications 1 May 2022 for May 2022 cohort or apply for Sept 2022 cohort

SENIOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME FLYER

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Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2

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Supporting your skills-based workforce in Early Years

We are delighted to work in partnership with Best Practice Network to offer EYFS apprenticeship qualifications to support your workforce development in the Early Years sector.

PLEASE DO NOT BOOK VIA THIS WEBSITE

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ELIGIBILITY/FUNDING AND TO REGISTER FOLLOW THIS LINK

Please select Alban Education as your delivery partner when registering.

Click here for the Best Practice Guide to Early Years and Education Training Programmes

How is it delivered?

  • This programme has monthly start dates – it does not run as per the typical academic year
  • Work is submitted using Bud, the cutting-edge online platform, which is easy to use and includes login access for employers to keep track of their apprentice’s progress

Delivery includes:

  • Monthly online training events to deliver Knowledge elements
  • Half termly review meetings with Apprenticeship Tutor
  • Regular Observations with Apprenticeship Tutor/mentor to evidence skills
  • Witness statements to evidence behaviours

Early Years Practitioner apprentices learn how to:

  • Support and promote children’s early education and development.
  • Contribute to the planning and the organisation of activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
  • Support the collection of accurate and up-to-date records which identify children’s individual needs, abilities and progress.
  • Develop effective and informed practice.
  • Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children.
  • Work in partnership with the key person, colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals.
  • And you’re entitled to an TOTUM student discount card.

An Early Years Practitioner (EYP) works in a range of early years settings delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) including; full daycare, children’s centres, playgroups, pre-schools, nursery schools, reception classes, home-based provision.

EYPs work under the guidance and supervision of an Early Years Educator, teacher or other suitably qualified professional in the Early Years Workforce supporting the planning and delivery of the educational programmes for children in the 0-5 age range.

Early Years Practitioners work with and care for children from birth to 5 years. They play a massive role in supporting children to have the best start to their education. Research shows disadvantaged children are four months behind at age 5, 10 months behind by the age of 11, and 19 months behind when they reach 16. As an Early Years specialist, you will personally help to close the gap and increase the life chances of the children you work with.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners can enter the workforce as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or continue to study for a Level 3 Diploma holding Early Years Educator status including the Early Years Educator apprenticeship.

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Diploma for School Business Managers Level 4 – Autumn 2022

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We are delighted to offer a high-quality, online-only version of the Level 4 Diploma for School Business Managers.

Suitable for both new and aspiring school business managers and school business leaders, the online-only delivery route has the added benefit of being accessible to colleagues nationwide. It is delivered by leading experts in the field over a 15-month period.

The DSBM programme is a recognised progression route for existing or aspiring school business professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills in leading the financial and operational management of a school.

PLEASE DO NOT BOOK VIA THIS WEBSITE BUT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

Staff can apply for these programmes online.  Applicants are asked to state whether they have been recommended to the programme and should select Alban Teaching School Hub from the drop-down list as well as input the partner code ATSH.

If you would like to know more about any of these opportunities or have any questions you can reach out to the friendly advisors at Best Practice Network, who are always on-hand to answer any questions and support your application. You can contact them through the livechat function on their website, on 0117 920 9200 or at dsbm@bestpracticenet.co.uk.

 

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OLEVI Outstanding Teaching Assistant Programme Summer 2021-22 Live Online Delivery

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This bespoke OLEVI programme for teaching assistants focuses on a range of aspects of teaching and learning such as challenge, engagement, assessment, differentiation, questioning and planning.
The programme comprises five ONLINE facilitated interactive sessions, with linked practical tasks back in the participant’s own school to apply what they learn.

 

This cohort will take place on the following dates on zoom or a similar online platform:

Session 1         Wednesday, 8th June, 9.00-11.30

Session 2 w/c 13th June tbc

Session 3         Thursday, 23rd June, 12.30-3.00

Session 4         Tuesday, 5th July, 9.00-11.30

Session 5         Thursday, 14th July, 9.00-11.30

Once your booking has been made you will receive confirmation and joining instructions prior to each session.

Who is this course for?

Primary and secondary school teaching assistants in post or colleagues considering a role as a teaching assistant.

What are the objectives or outcomes?

On this programme participants will:

  • Be able to place a greater emphasis on the purpose and value of the lessons they support
  • To raise levels of engagement and achievement in learning
  • To use different methods and styles of support to challenge learners
  • To look at strategies for innovation and taking risks
  • To have a bigger impact on the planning and assessment for the learners they support
  • To demonstrate a higher level understanding of teaching and learning
  • Gain skills to be able to coach colleagues in raising performance

Areas of focus

The course will include:

  • Facilitated sessions
  • Reflection and review
  • Action planning

Meet the facilitators:

Tessa Miles is Assistant Director of the Alban Teaching School Hub: Professional Learning. During her career, Tessa has held a number of roles: Head of History, Head of House, Head of Faculty and Professional Learning Mentor. She was awarded AST status in 2008 and has since used her skills and knowledge to support NQTs in Hertfordshire as well as colleagues in her own school to develop their teaching and learning strategies.

 

 

Emma Beaton, Director of Learning for Music, Sandringham School

Emma Beaton has over 20 years of teaching experience across all key stages (including primary phases). Emma is a keen advocate of blended learning techniques and has led several workshops for colleagues and at seminars on this topic. Emma is an experienced faciliator/trainer and also works for Olevi, the Nationally CPD accreditor. Emma is passionate about music and arts education for all and hopes to inspire you with the confidence to plan and deliver an exciting music curriculum and give you the tools you need for longevity in the teaching world!

 

Kerry McIntyre, Head of Religious Education, Sir John Lawes School

Kerry McIntyre is an experienced and passionate Head of Department of Religious Education and has recently taken charge of Sociology. Kerry is dedicated ensuring the best outcomes for students and has been subject mentor for a number of RE trainees at the Alban Federation and is proud to see them develop into excellent classroom teachers and leader. Kerry is an accredited Olevi facilitator aiming to drive Outstanding teacher practice across Hertfordshire.

 

Rachel Cardani – Curriculum Leader of History & Teacher of History and Politics, St Albans Girls’ School

Rachel has a firm commitment to raising standards of teaching and learning. As Curriculum Leader, she is convinced of the essential nature of collaboration and the sharing of good practice amongst colleagues.  Rachel has been an Olevi facilitator since 2015 for the Improving Teacher Programme and Outstanding Teacher Programme, including the ‘Power of Coaching’ element.

 

Allyson Casby, Sandringham School

Allyson Casby is currently an English teacher at Sandringham School. She is an SLE, coach and qualified OLEVI facilitator for the Outstanding Teacher Assistant Programme. Allyson has just completed Module 2 of the MTPT project on embedding student-led coaching in lessons.

 

 

Testimonial

“I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for delivering such a brilliant programme. Although I have been in education for some time now, it was so refreshing to participate in something that was directly relevant to my role as support staff and enabled a large chunk of self reflection and collaboration.
I shall certainly take forward ideas and concepts from the Olevi programme to enhance my own practice.”

 

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