On 1 August 2025, the new version (v1.1) of the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner came into effect.
The most significant update?
An Observation with Questioning is now part of the Apprenticeship Assessment. Instead of undertaking a multiple-choice test, apprentices will now be observed in practice for 50 minutes, followed by up to 30 minutes of questioning from their assessor.
This change is designed to:
- Give apprentices the chance to demonstrate their skills in real time
- Provide a more authentic reflection of day-to-day practice
- Allow assessors to dig deeper into knowledge through targeted questioning
At Steadfast Assessment, we see this as a positive step towards making assessment more practical, fair, and aligned with the realities of working in early years settings.
Apprentices starting after 1 August 2025 will follow v1.1.Apprentices already on programme before then will still complete v1.0.
The funding band for the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner v1.1 is £5000 and the cost of the Apprenticeship Assessment for this standard with Steadfast Assessment is £695.
It’s a change worth preparing for – and one that ultimately supports apprentices to shine in their natural environment.
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