Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner

The aim of the Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner qualification is to support leadership and management skills in early years and the knowledge and skills relating to the early years practice.

The qualification covers topics such as quality environments, early years pedagogy, behaviour, care routines, professional development, Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), safeguarding, inclusion, development, play for learning, partnership working, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), leading and managing, health, safety and well-being and roles and responsibilities.

Entry Requirement:

• You should be at least 19 years old.
• Hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a related area.
• Be working as Senior or team leader in Early Years setting.