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Early Years Practitioner

Highfield Assessment currently provides end-point assessment services for the ST0888/v1.0/AP01  and ST0888/v1.1 standard. 

  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship between 26/03/2020 and 31/07/2025 will be assessed against ST0888/v1.0
  • Apprentices who started their apprenticeship on or after 01/08/2025 will be assessed against ST0888/v1.1

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

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.  

You can access the Gateway Readiness Report here.

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

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.  

You can access the Gateway Readiness Report here.

Portfolio Matrix

Parental Consent Form - Optional

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

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 - Observation 

Think About - Professional Discussion 

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

Apprenticeship Journey Guide