Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner

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 risk management policies, procedures and practices in Early Years Settings
• 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.

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.