A revised version of the Early Years Educator ST0135 Level 3 Standard will go live for all apprenticeship starts from 1st April 2024.

The table below provides a summary of the key changes between the current version and the revised version. Please note that the revised version includes a change to the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

Full details can be found on the IfATE website by clicking here.

Current Version

Funding £6000

EPA Window 3 months

Methods of Assessment

1. Knowledge Test

2. Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio

Revised Version

Funding £7000

EPA Window 3 months

Methods of Assessment

1. Observation with Questioning

2. Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio

PAL will be publishing the revised EPA resource library soon.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss these changes.