Suitable for learners aged 18 and over, who are currently employed as an early years Level 3 practitioner.

It would suit learners who are looking to develop leadership and specialist skills for use in their current role, or in preparation to take on a specialist role such as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator or a Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator.

It would also suit learners who want to progress to further learning to take on a position of leadership within the setting.

The course is delivered through group workshops, 1:1 tutorials and a qualified assessor observing you in your workplace.

Our 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Courses are blended learning and the courses fully meet the EYFS 2025 requirements. There are 6 hours of on-line learning and 6 hours of face to face training, where you will complete the practical elements.  It is preferable to complete the on-line elements BEFORE attending the face to face session. During the course you will learn how to assess a range of emergency situations and prioritise what action to take including:  

• Help a baby/child who is unresponsive and breathing normally.  

• Help a baby/child who is unresponsive and not breathing normally.  

• Help a baby/child who is having a seizure.  

• Help a baby/child who is choking.  

• Help a baby/child who is bleeding.  

• Help a baby/child who is suffering from shock caused by severe blood loss (hypovolemic shock).  

• Help a baby/child who is suffering from anaphylactic shock.  

• Help a baby/child who has had an electric shock.  

• Help a baby/child who has burns or scalds.  

• Help a baby/child who has a suspected fracture.  

• Help a baby/child with head, neck or back injuries.  

• Help a baby/child who is suspected of being poisoned.  

• Help a baby/child with a foreign body in eyes, ears or nose.  

• Help a baby/child with an eye injury.  

• Help a baby/child with a bite or sting. 

• Help a baby/child who is suffering from the effects of extreme heat or cold.  

• Help a baby/child having: a diabetic emergency; an asthma attack; an allergic reaction; meningitis; and/or febrile convulsions.  

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider (including appropriate contents of a first aid box and how to record accidents and incidents).   

We are happy to attend your setting for a group of 6 or more learners on a day and at a time that suits you or alternatively, please book on to one of our open courses. 

The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years. The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.

This qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years. Learners do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in working with children to undertake this qualification.

Learners must be aged 16 or over. All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. Knowledge based outcomes will assessed using a range of methods. Skills based outcomes must be achieved with reference to a real work environment and must include direct observation within the workplace.

This qualification will take approximately 12 months to complete.

Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to show competence in both knowledge and skills. We recommend learners complete 250 placement hours whilst undertaking this qualification. Placement opportunity must allow for skills application with babies and young children sufficient to meet the assessment criteria for the qualification.

What does the qualification cover?

The Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) enables learners to gain the knowledge and experience which will allow them to work with children from birth to 5 years.
Upon achievement of the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education it is intended that learners will be able to access higher education or enter the workforce as Early Years Educators.

About this qualification

This qualification is designed to support the development of leadership and management skills in early years and the knowledge and skills relating to early years practice.

Who is it suitable for?

It is suitable for learners already working in the early years sector in a managerial role, as well as learners that may wish to develop their career or increase their understanding through professional development.

What are the entry requirements?

Learners must be aged 19 or over to study this qualification. We do not set any other entry requirements, but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.

How is this qualification structured?

This qualification has 18 mandatory units.

How is it assessed?

All units are internally assessed and externally quality assured. Units EYE L5 SP 2 (F/651/1401) and EYE L5 SP 16 (M/651/1415) must be assessed using an externally set and internally marked assessment task.

How many credits are required to complete it?

121 credits.

Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

To be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills, 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 responsibilities associated with these roles to be able to study for the Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner. The total number of mandatory work placement hours is a minimum of 300 hours.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

• higher education
• childhood studies
• youth work
• youth and community studies

Career opportunities

• senior early years practitioner within the early years workforce across the private, voluntary and independent sectors
• early years educator
• lead practitioner

What does it cover?

This qualification covers a wide range of key subject areas in health and social care. The Extended Diploma includes a wide range of optional units, allowing learners to pursue an interest in the specific areas of social care, health studies and health sciences, while still allowing enough diversity for the optional units to be tailored to suit a learner’s preferred progression path.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 or above who wish to progress on to Higher Education.

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19+.

This qualification is intended for those who maintain the quality of assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre. You will need access to two assessors who are working with learners, to allow you to internally quality assure assessment processes and practice. 

The course can be completed in up to 3 months. 

Price: £425 (Instalments available)