The assistant practitioner would provide care to children in a non-supervisory role.
If you have a query about childcare and early years qualifications, email us at eycc@socialcare.wales. Please tell us the qualification title, where the qualification was obtained, the job role and the type of setting the role is for.
Last updated: 15 May 2024
At least 50 per cent of the non-supervisory staff must hold a qualification at least at level 2 from this framework, which is appropriate to the post. At least half of these (50 per cent) must have a qualification at level 3.
Workers moving to Wales who hold a qualification recognised by the Department of Education (England), the Northern Ireland Social Care Council or Scottish Social Service Council should complete aspects of the All Wales Induction Framework for Early Years and Childcare that are relevant to their role and the setting.
However, employers should ensure that any other UK qualification meets the criteria set out in this Qualification Framework before accepting it for employment.
Practitioners who are new to the early years and childcare sector or new to an organisation should complete the All Wales Induction Framework for Early Years and Childcare.
All staff should receive an induction that includes health and safety, and child protection policies and procedures, during their first week of employment.
