Mode of study	HE Part-time
Duration	2 Years
Campus	London Road Campus
Start date	11 September 2024 Please note that day of week is just an indication at this stage and could be subject to change
Tuition Fee	£4,670 Tuition fees stated are the annual cost
Course code	PLR5EYP001 (2426)

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Who is it for?

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 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 practice 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.
Entry Requirements

Learners must be aged 19 years or over. Learners will need to have a minimum of a Level 3 Early Years qualification. You will have day to day responsibility for both the children in your care and the adults who care for them. You may need to take on additional roles to achieve this qualification, for example, contributing to the development of policies and procedures, and setting individual and team
objectives.
What does the course involve?

The areas covered in this qualification include:
• 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
• Roles and responsibilities
How is the course assessed?

All units will be internally assessed using an externally set and internally marked Assessment of Learning.
Additional Notes

Students will receive ongoing one-to-one guidance and support. Learning resources are provided and available from home via the college’s Moodle system. Our dedicated Student Support Tutor for Higher Education also provides support with assignment planning, organisation and time management, presentation skills, reading and notetaking.
Further Information

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

Sydney Halford

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
Previous school: Shrewsbury Academy

"We would like to thank Sydney, our student placement, she has done an amazing job. The children have loved having her in class and the team have really appreciated her efforts. You will make a perfect early years practitioner Sydney, keep up the good work." Kids Planet Shrewsbury

Lauren Davies

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
Previous school: MShrewsbury Academy

You get loads of placement and work experience opportunities on this course – with two days a week for the whole year. I do mine at Shrewsbury Cathedral Nursery. It is a very rewarding course and gives you a great head-start with your future career, with so many job options available once you’ve completed College. The teachers are helpful and supportive, with College and personal issues. I hope to go to university to get my PGCE so that I can eventually be a primary school teacher.