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NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner
Ref:
603/3907/X
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Early Years Educator
Registration & certification fee:
£173.50
Level:
Level 5
Minimum entry age:
19
GLH:
636
TQT:
900
Credit value:
90
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Important: This qualification will withdraw on 31 August 2024 and this is the last date we can accept learner registrations. The last date for certificate claims is 31 August 2027.
A new updated qualification that meets the new Department for Education (DfE) early years educator (EYE) criteria will be available from 1 September 2024, draft specifications will be shared in due course.
What does this qualification cover?
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.
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.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification 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 understanding through professional development.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must be aged 19 or over. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.
English and maths requirements
Learners who achieved a full and relevant level 3 or above qualification after 1 September 2014 will need to hold a suitable level 2 English qualification in order to count within the staff:child ratios at level 3. In addition, from January 2024, a manager or a learner that starts in a manager role will also need to hold a suitable level 2 maths qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To gain this qualification, learners must achieve a total of 90 credits from all 18 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
All units will be internally assessed using an externally set and internally marked Assessment of Learning. EYSP 2 and EYSP 12 must be assessed using an externally set and internally marked task. A range of methods can be applied to other units, which could include: direct observation of practice, professional discussion, work product or a portfolio of evidence.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
This qualification will take approximately 18-24 months to complete.
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.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
It is anticipated that learners will be able to progress within the workforce or to Higher Education in a relevant subject area.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
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.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 1419 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOC | 1658 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 118 KB)
Teaching/delivery guidance
Be able to document (PDF | 415 KB)
Be able to document (Word) (DOCX | 373 KB)
Mentoring programme (Word) (DOCX | 349 KB)
Mentoring programme (PDF | 221 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Manage Care Routines for Children (R/617/3759)
Lead Practice in Promoting the Well-Being and Resilience in Children (J/617/3760)
Model Positive Behaviour in the Early Years (L/617/3761)
Lead Activities, Experiences and Educational Opportunities to Promote Children's Speech, Language and Communication (R/617/3762)
Lead Children's Early Education and Development (Y/617/3763)
Understand Holistic Child Development From Birth to 7 Years (D/617/3764)
Developing Children's Emergent Literacy Skills (Y/505/9820)
Developing Children's Emergent Mathematical Skills (D/505/9821)
Develop and Implement Policies and Procedures to Support the Safeguarding of Children (H/617/3765)
Develop Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies, Procedures and Practices in Early Years Settings (K/617/3766)
Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (Y/602/3183)
Supporting Children With Special Educational Needs and Disability in an Early Years Setting (M/617/3767)
Work in Partnership in Early Years Settings (T/617/3768)
Lead and Manage a Team Within an Early Years Setting (A/617/3769)
Develop, Maintain and Use Records and Reports (A/504/2198)
Quality Provision in Early Years Settings (M/617/3770)
Promote Professional Development (L/602/2578)
Review Own Knowledge of Learning and Development for Early Years Practice (T/617/3771)