Course summary
Delivered at our Trowbridge campus this course is designed to secure the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the workplace. They represent the latest in professional standards and provide opportunities for students to develop behaviours for work. This is a stimulating and challenging programme of study that is both engaging and memorable for students. The total qualification time (TQT) for the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Early Years Professional Leadership for England includes a requirement for 375 hours of work placement or experience in early education and/or care settings and a Practical Reflective Evidence Portfolio (PREP). The TQT for the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Early Years Professional Leadership for England includes a requirement for (150) 525 cumulative hours of work placement or experience in early education and/or care settings and PREP, including reflective accounts, to be completed over the duration of the two years for a full-time programme. Higher Nationals in Early Years Professional Leadership for England are designed to develop students into professional, self-reflective practitioners who can meet the expectations of employers within the early years education, leadership, and care sector, while adapting to an ever-evolving world. These qualifications also seek to broaden access to higher education and strengthen the career opportunities. Teaching methods include academic, practical activities, real-life applications, and diverse learning approaches to enhance both theoretical and hands-on understanding. Students who successfully complete the Higher National Certificate in Early Years Professional Leadership for England will demonstrate a strong understanding of the key concepts, values, and principles underpinning early years education, leadership, and care practice. They will also possess the skills required to work effectively across a variety of roles and settings within the early years education, leadership, and care sector, while securing a sound foundation for the HND/L5.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Level 4 (Year 1) At Level 4, students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the early years education, leadership and care sector through eight core units, as follows: ● Unit 1: Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice ● Unit 2: Protecting Children in Early Education and Care Environments ● Unit 3: Play and Learning in Early Childhood ● Unit 4: Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Infants and Toddlers) ● Unit 5: Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Young Children) ● Unit 6: Promoting Healthy Living ● Unit 7: Preparing for Research (Pearson-set unit) ● Unit 8: Promoting Inclusive Early Education and Care Environments. Level 5 (Year 2) At Level 5 students continue to build on the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary for all early childhood practitioners and leaders while working through a number of leadership-specific and optional units. The five mandatory core units at Level 5 are: ● Unit 9: Investigating Childhood: Action Research for Early Childhood Practitioners (Pearson-set unit) ● Unit 10: Improving Quality in Early Education and Care Environments ● Unit 11: Managing and Leading People in Children’s Early Education and Care Environments ● Unit 12: Managing Children’s Early Education and Care Environments ● Unit 13: Mentoring and Supervision in Early Education and Care Practice. ● And two additional units.
Assessment method
Supervision and assessment requirements on placement/Employment Students are expected to be allocated a workplace supervisor in their workplace setting during each placement who can monitor and contribute to the continuous assessment of their progress. Students are also required to be assessed through observation during their practice on placement by their tutor/assessor.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CE02
- Institution code:
- W74
- Campus name:
- Trowbridge
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6185 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6185 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6185 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6185 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wiltshire College and University Centre
Chippenham Campus
Cocklebury Road
Chippenham
SN15 3QD