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NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner

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Duration
18 months · Self-paced
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NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner
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Overview

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 early years practice.

Department for Education (DfE) full and relevant approval
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.

Qualification

NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner

Regulated by Ofqual

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Aims of the course

These are to:

  • Understanding skills to manage others to support children’s care routines
  • Understanding and skills required to lead practice in support of children’s well-being and resilience
  • Assess the learner’s knowledge, understanding and skills required to lead the promotion of positive behaviour through role modelling and application of child development knowledge and understanding
  • Understanding the importance of providing a range of activities, experiences and educational opportunities for speech, language and communication for a child’s holistic development
  • Understand the role of the Early Years Manager in effective early education from birth to 5 years: planning and assessment within an enabling environment
  • Understanding of how children and young people develop from birth to 7 years
  • Evaluate partnership working to support all aspects of development in children
  • Demonstrate through own practice ways to encourage and support children to express their feelings, views and hopes

Structure

The units for this programme have been selected to offer learners the best opportunities for progression both academically and professionally:

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to support the safeguarding of children
  • Develop health and safety and Early Years Settings risk management policies, procedures and practices in
  • 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
  • Review own knowledge of learning and development for early years practice

How the course is delivered

The NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner is delivered via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which provides access to case studies, learning materials and activities, presentations and web links. Online tutor support and guidance is provided throughout the course, where learners can interact with the tutors, get feedback on their progress and submit their work electronically. This helps you to build the relevant skills progressively, as you receive feedback and support from your tutor during this time. As the course is delivered online, this enables learners to study any time, any place through immediate access to VLE.

What kind of support do I get during the course?

  • 24/7 online access to resources
  • e-library access
  • Virtual Experience of Early Years settings to support your studies
  • Practical exercises, short case studies and examples that will help you recognise different facets of Education and training and prepare you for the final assessment.
  • A subject expert who will give you feedback on your formative assessments and report.
  • Access to library facilities for books, journals, whitepapers etc.

Assessment

All units will be internally assessed using an externally set and internally marked Assessment of Learning. EYSP 2 and EYSP 12 would be assessed by using an externally set and internally marked task. Assessment could also include a range of methods which could include direct observation of practice, professional discussion, work product or a portfolio of evidence.

Who is this course for?

Learners undertaking the qualification would be working in job roles such as:

  • Manager
  • Deputy Manager
  • Room Leader/Supervisor
  • Leader with designated area of responsibility

Requirements

Entry requirements

  • An appropriate level of skill in the English language. International learners will be required to have ILETS 5.5 or equivalent.
  • Learners will need to be working in the role of Leader, Deputy or Manager in an appropriate setting, or have the opportunity to carry out the responsibilities associated with these roles.

Career path

Upon successful completion, learners can work as an Early Years Senior Practitioner within the Early Years Workforce across the private, voluntary and independent sectors, or progress to higher education in a relevant subject area.

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Bethany asked:

How many learning hours a week will this course take?

Answer:

Dear Bethany, Thank you for your enquiry. Further to your query, student study commitment would be a minimum of 5-6 hours a week. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further information. Best wishes, APeducation Online

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saba asked:

Can i complete the course before the duration?

Answer:

Hi Saba, Thank you for your enquiry. With regards to your question, yes, it is possible to complete this qualification before the duration mentioned. We provide one to one tutor support on a regular basis. This will assist you to complete the course in less time. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further information. Best wishes, APeducation Online

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Amy asked:

Is it possible to pass this course in a year?

Answer:

Hi Amy, Thank you for your enquiry. With regards to your question, yes, it is possible to complete this qualification within 24 months. We provide one to one tutor support on a regular basis. This will assist you to complete the course with 24 months. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further information. Best wishes, APeducation Online

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Natalie Forshaw asked:

Is this full and relevant according to dfe? Will I be included in level 3 ratios with this qualification?

Answer:

Hi Natalie, Thank you for your enquiry. 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. Best Wishes, APeducation Online

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Catherine asked:

With this course , am I able to manage a nursery setting in the UK?

Answer:

Hi Catherine, This qualification supports and promotes best practice within legislative requirements to enable quality provision. You would be able to gain skills to manage the nursery setting in the UK. This qualification aim is to support leadership and management skills in early years and the knowledge and skills relating to early years practice and meets the requirements of the Department for Education’s Early Years Educator full and relevant criteria. Best wishes, APeducation Online

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Sarah Jane McGuigan asked:

If I choose this course would I be able to applied for funding to cover fees?

Answer:

Dear Sarah, Thank you for your enquiry. Currently we do not provide funding for this course, however, you can pay through monthly instalments when you buy the course through reed. Let us know if you have any other questions. Best regards, APeducation Online

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