Children, Young People and Families Practitioner
Version 1 – TQUK Level 4 End-Point Assessment for ST0088 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (603/4801/X)
Funding: £6,000
Duration: 24 months
Level: 4
Number: ST0088
LARS Number: 309
Version: 1
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.
End-Point Assessment Components
To complete their End-Point 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 End-Point 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 End-Point Assessor to seek reassurance, where necessary, that the apprentice meets or exceeds the apprenticeship standard.
The End-Point 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 TQUK?
Assessment planning meetings for all apprentices
5 working days average turnaround for EPA results**
Assessors make contact within 5 working days
Gateway submission reviewed within 24 hours
Assessor assigned after 24 hours of acceptance
Average gateway-to-completion of 6 weeks*
*unless otherwise stipulated by the assessment plan **current average is 2.5 working days turnaround for EPA resultsGateway Requirements
TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or Level 4 Certificate in Higher Education in working with Children Young People and Families
Disclosure and Barring Service
