Who is it suitable for?
How is this qualification structured?
How is it assessed?
Do you need to be working to enrol on this qualification?
Learners will need to be working in an early years setting. We recommend learners complete 350 placement hours whilst undertaking this qualification. Learners must be in a supervisory role and able to implement change to practice.
This qualification requires assessment in a real working environment.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners should be at least 19 years of age and have already completed a L3 Early Years qualification, they should be in a supervisory role in the setting.
- To be able to carry out up to eight hours of study per week to complete the knowledge aspects of the level 5 programme.
- To have the appropriate level of literacy and numeracy
- To have regular access to a computer which will allow you to access the online portfolio system.
- To be able to use the internet, send and receive emails with attachments, complete written work using a computer (with Microsoft Word) and be generally IT-literate.
- Have experience or working with key children, observations, activity planning, assessing and reviewing.
- To work in a setting which would support a visiting assessor to observe your skills in the workplace. You may have to carry out specific tasks set by your assessor.
How long will it take?
How much will it cost?
Full cost course fee: £4,670.
This course can be funded through an Advanced Learner Loan.
Further information can be found on Gov.uk.
Please contact the Training Centre for information on course fees, funding eligibility and individual advice and guidance.
How will the training be delivered?
The Early Years Alliance offers the diploma through a blended learning programme which includes evening online teaching sessions, written tasks, online courses, 1-1 reviews and assessment in the workplace.
You will need to fully participate in all aspects of the training programme, attend the monthly online teaching session, engage weekly with your assessor and complete tasks by set deadlines.
At points throughout the programme, your assessor will visit your workplace or placement to complete observations and assessment of your practice.
What does the enrolment process involve?
- Application form – to be completed in full and returned
- Online English and maths assessments – to check the qualification level is appropriate and to ascertain any additional support needed.
- Telephone interview – to discuss the training delivery, funding, additional support requirements (if required) and complete a skills scan to check for prior knowledge and skills.
- Fees – funding arrangements to be completed
- Enrolment paperwork finalised – an Alliance training advisor will schedule a Microsoft Teams video meeting with you to review enrolment details and check your identification (please bring photo ID to this meeting). The Induction and first day of learning session will be confirmed during this meeting.
- Formal start – attend the induction/first day of learning online session.
What can you progress to?
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