Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner
Course: Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner
Duration: 18-24 months
Attendance: TBA via our assessor, Devon & Cornwall area only.
Venue: GHQ Training, 2 Elizabeth Court, Whimple Street, Plymouth, PL1 2DH
Funding: The cost of the course is £4680 – this can be funded via the Advanced Learner Loan or Self-Funded (payment plan available)
Overview
The qualification aims to support leadership and management skills in the early years and the knowledge and skills relating to the early years of practice. The Early Years Senior Practitioner will be a positive role model for the team. Through clear leadership and effective management, the Senior Practitioner will support and promote best practices within legislative requirements to enable quality provision. Working collaboratively with colleagues, other professionals and parents/carers the Senior Practitioner engages and motivates all involved for improved outcomes for babies and children.
This qualification meets the requirements of the Department for Education’s Early Years Educator full and relevant criteria, allowing the learner, upon completion of the qualification, to count towards the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) staff: child ratio at Level 3.
Requirements
Learners must be aged 19 or over and working in a supervisory or management role (or have written permission to undertake extra responsibilities to fulfil Real Work Environment Criteria).
Cohort Dates & Length of Programme
Approximately 18-24 months to achieve all parts of the framework depending on individual circumstances.
Monthly sessions in the workplace or at GHQ Training weekly to be arranged on an individual basis.
Funding
The cost of the course is £4680 – this can be funded via the Advanced Learner Loan or Self-Funded (payment plan available)
Progression
n/a
Units
You will need to complete 18 mandatory units to achieve this qualification.
Mandatory units:
Manage care routines for children
Lead practice in promoting the wellbeing and resilience in children
Model positive behaviour in the early years
Lead activities, experiences and educational opportunities to promote children’s speech, language and communication
Lead children’s early education and development
Understand holistic child development from birth to 7 years
Developing children’s emergent literacy skills
Developing children’s emergent mathematical skills
Develop and implement policies and procedures to support the safeguarding of children
Develop health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices in Early Years Settings
Champion equality, diversity and inclusion
Supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disability in an Early Years Setting
Work in partnership in Early Years Settings
Lead and manage a team within an Early Years Setting
Develop, maintain and use records and reports
Quality provision in Early Years Settings
Promote professional development