Children, Young People and Families Practitioner
Version 1 – VQA Level 4 End-Point Assessment for ST0088 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (603/4801/X)
Version: 1.0
Level: 4
LARS Number: 309
Reference: ST0088
Funding: £6,000
Duration: 24 months
Children, Young People and Families Practitioners work to achieve positive and sustainable change in the lives of the people they provide care to. They must be skilled in recognising and assessing complex needs, regularly evaluate the efficacy of their methods, and show the ability to work alongside others in varied environments. There are two pathways available within this standard based on the settings the apprentice works within: Practitioner in Children’s Residential Care and Children, Young People and Families Practitioner within the Community.
Apprenticeship Assessment Components
To complete their Apprenticeship Assessment, Children, Young People and Families Practitioner apprentices must achieve a pass or distinction in the following two components.
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The purpose of the practical observation is to assess the apprentice’s competency within their work environment. The 55-60-minute observation is preceded by a 10-minute initial briefing session and followed by a 15-20-minute question and answer session. This ensures that the Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor has the opportunity to confirm key knowledge, skills and behaviours presented throughout the observation and to ask any follow-up questions.
The observation must allow the apprentice to work with or on behalf of a child or young person as an individual in their own right and as a central part of a family/carer entity.
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The purpose of the competence interview is to ensure that the apprentice understands and can explain the work presented in their portfolio and that there is no plagiarism involved in the work. It’s an opportunity for the Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor to seek reassurance, where necessary, that the apprentice meets or exceeds the apprenticeship standard.
The Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor does not assess the portfolio, but instead uses it to inform the questioning for the competence interview, which is a structured discussion of 55-60 minutes in length.
The interview looks at the work the apprentice has undertaken, the strengths demonstrated and any gaps or weaknesses in knowledge, skills or behaviours. Probing questions are asked about the professional practice undertaken within the course of the apprentice’s work, based on the application of the core skills and knowledge and behaviours.
Why VQA?
Gateway to completion submission reviewed within 24 hours
Assessments booked within 1 working day of gateway to completion approval
Results released in market-leading time
Assessment planning meetings offered to all apprentices
Average gateway-to-completion of 6 weeks*
*unless otherwise stipulated by the assessment plan VQA Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education in working with Children Young People and Families
Gateway to Completion Requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service
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