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Playworker
Level 2
A Playworker Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation is an approved company that is responsible for providing assessments for apprenticeships in the Education and Early Years 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 broad purpose of the occupation is to care for and support children in taking responsibility for themselves and their own playing whilst creating a stimulating and adventurous space for children to learn and explore in their own way, following their own intent, ideas and inventions.
The focus of all play settings is on child-directed and child-controlled play, with Playworkers planning for and providing an ever-changing environment that allows children to choose what and how they play. Playworkers observe and monitor this play for children’s development, engagement and safety, both physical and emotional.
Components of the Playworker Assessment
Observation with questions
The observation with questions must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
The observation must take 3 hours.
During the post-observation questioning session, the independent assessor must ask a minimum of 4 set open questions to assess related underpinning knowledge.
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the professional discussion.
The professional discussion must last for 60 minutes. The independent assessor can increase the time of the professional discussion by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to respond to a question if necessary.
The independent assessor must ask at least 7 questions.
Multiple choice questions test
The test must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
The multiple choice questions test can be computer or paper based.
The multiple choice questions test must consist of 40 multiple-choice questions.
Multiple-choice questions must have four options, including one correct answer.
The apprentice must have 60 minutes to complete the test.
Simple, Easy-to-use Online Platform
Our platform Proficient (formerly known as epaPRO) is user-friendly and offers a one-stop solution for registering apprentices, engaging with the Apprenticeship Assessment 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.