Gateway Requirements
SS Educational Services will need a reference from the employer confirming the Apprentice is consistently working at, or above, level 2, as well as:
- Maths and English level 1
- Maths and English level 2 attempted if the Apprentice already held level 1 prior to starting the Apprenticeship
- Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Diploma
- Portfolio with Statement of Authenticity
The End-Point Assessment Methods
1) Knowledge Test
- Multiple Choice Questions
- 40 questions
- Closed book, i.e., no referencing books or other materials
- 60 minute duration
- To achieve a PASS, the Apprentice must correctly answer a minimum of 26 questions, and at least 3 safeguarding, and 3 health, safety, and security answers must be correct
- To achieve a DISTINCTION, the Apprentice must correctly answer a minimum of 32 questions, with the same safeguarding, health, safety, and security requirements
2) Professional Discussion
- A 90 minute 1:1 between the Apprentice and IEPA
- 10% extra time is permitted to enable the Apprentice to complete an answer
- The Professional Discussion will be recorded for Quality Assurance purposes
- Questions to start discussion will be from the question bank and generated by the IEPA to target specific areas of the Portfolio
- The Professional Discussion allows a full synoptic assessment of the Apprentice, testing aspects of the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours gained
More Information
The Early Years Practitioner Level 2 End-Point Assessment delivered by SS Educational Services includes:
- 12-weekly touch points to ensure that the Apprentice is on target to meet their Planned End Date
- A step-by-step guide which includes all required documentation
- Experienced sector specialists delivering the EPA
- Written feedback
- A fast turnaround speed
Fees:
£400 (remote)
£500 (face-to-face)
Duration of End-Point Assessment
Unlike other End-Point Assessment Organisations, we can provide the apprentice with their end-point assessment in as little as 2 weeks after completing Gateway, as the portfolio must be available to the EPAO 2 weeks in advance of the Professional Discussion. Their results are then shared shortly after our IQA process has taken place, which we aim to complete within a week.
SSES offers this service nationally, both face-to-face and remotely.
