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Early Years Educator

Highfield Assessment currently provides end-point assessment services for the ST0135/IfATE v1.2/AP04 and ST0135/IfATE v1.3 of this standard. Full details are provided below on our supporting resources available for each version.

  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 28/05/2020 and 31/03/2024 will be assessed against ST0135/IfATE v1.2/AP04 unless the provider, employer or apprentice agree to move to ST0135/IfATE v1.3.
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 01/04/2024 will be assessed against ST0135/IfATE v1.3.

All general forms, guidance and support documents relating to end-point assessment are available here.

Full details are provided below on our supporting resources available for each version.

The EPA-kit is your complete guide to end-point assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:

EPA-kit

The following documents must be submitted as part of the end-point assessment. Check the EPA-kit to determine when these must be submitted to Highfield.  

Gateway Readiness Report

Portfolio Matrix

Use our mock assessment materials to help prepare for end-point assessment. Guidance on how to conduct a mock assessment can be found in the EPA-kit. You can also access our online mock exams here.

Mock Knowledge Test 1

Mock Knowledge Test 1 - Mark Scheme

Mock Knowledge Test 2

Mock Knowledge Test 2 - Mark Scheme

Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio of Evidence

These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their end-point assessment.

Think About - Professional Discussion Underpinned by Portfolio (Editable)

Think About - Professional Discussion Underpinned by Portfolio (Printable)

This guide provides a timeline for the end-point assessment process for this standard including the order of assessment activities.  

Apprenticeship Journey Guide

The EPA-kit is your complete guide to end-point assessment for this standard. The latest version can be found below:

EPA-kit

The following documents must be submitted as part of the end-point assessment. Check the EPA-kit to determine when these must be submitted to Highfield.  

Gateway Readiness Report

Portfolio Matrix

Use our mock assessment materials to help prepare for end-point assessment. Guidance on how to conduct a mock assessment can be found in the EPA-kit. You can also access our online mock exams here.

Mock Assessment Materials - Observation with Questioning

Mock Assessment Materials - Professional Discussion

These guides are designed to prompt apprentices to think about how best to plan for their end-point assessment.

Think About - Professional Discussion (Editable)

Think About - Observation (Editable)

This guide provides a timeline for the end-point assessment process for this standard including the order of assessment activities.  

Apprenticeship Journey Guide