Children, Young People and Families Practitioner
Level 4
An Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation is an approved company that is responsible for providing assessments for apprenticeships in the Early Intervention field. As an Assessment Organisation in this sector, we will ensure that apprentices meet the required standards and competencies outlined in the relevant apprenticeship standards.
What the Role Entails
The role of a Children, Young People and Families Practitioner is to support children, young people, families and carers in achieving positive, sustainable change. The practitioner uses evidence-based approaches to identify and assess complex needs, plan and deliver interventions, monitor outcomes, and adapt strategies as needed. They engage with individuals and families, professionals across health, education, social care and voluntary sectors, and ensure safeguarding, early intervention, and partnership working are central to their practice.
Components of the Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Assessment
Competence interview with independent assessor
The Apprentice will submit the portfolio at least three weeks before the competence interview is due to be held. The portfolio will be reviewed by the assessor and will be the subject of the competence interview.
The competence interview is a structured discussion of 55- 60 minutes duration between the apprentice and the independent assessor, focusing on the work covered in the portfolio.
Observation of practice
The observation will consist of a live setting practical example, undertaken at the apprentice’s normal place of work. The practical example chosen must show that the needs of a specific child or young person are at the heart of this work. This will utilise the apprentice’s skills and link their theoretical knowledge to practical working.
The observation will last 80-90 minutes individual observation of the apprentice at work. This includes:
• Initial Briefing: 10 minutes for the apprentice to outline the context of the work.
• Observation: 55–60 minutes of observed practice.
• Clarification: 15–20 minute Q&A for the assessor to review choices, outcomes, and reflections.
Order of Assessment Methods
The assessment methods can be delivered in any order. The result of one assessment method does not need to be known before starting the next.
Performance in the Assessments determines the overall grade of:
• Fail
• Pass
• Distinction
Simple, Easy-to-use Online Platform
Our platform (epaPRO) is user-friendly and offers a one-stop solution for registering apprentices, engaging with the team, accessing resources, and monitoring progress.
Dedicated
Co-ordinator
Once your apprentice is registered, you'll have a dedicated co-ordinator to assist you with any queries you may have
Free Resits/
Retakes
Steadfast Assessment provides free resits for online assessments in line with the requirements of the relevant assessment plan.
Detailed
Feedback
All our assessments are undertaken remotely unless face to face is specifically required by the relevant assessment plan.