Level 5 The Early Years Senior Practitioner Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Achievement Training Plymouth, full-time during the day. An Advanced Learner Loan may help with costs if you're 19 or over, and fees may vary depending on your circumstances. The course runs over 19 months and develops your leadership and management skills in early years settings. You'll build the knowledge to lead a team, support best practice, and improve outcomes for babies and children. To apply, you'll need to be working in a paid leadership role in the early years sector, such as a deputy manager or room leader, and hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.
Who this course is 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.
Entry requirements
All candidate applications will be reviewed on an individual basis. If you have experience or previous knowledge that will support your application please remember to tell us.
This qualification is suitable for learners already working in the early years sector in a managerial role, or if you wish to develop your career or increase understanding through professional development.
What you will learn
You'll develop leadership skills to guide and support your early years team.
You'll learn how to promote best practice within legislative and regulatory requirements.
You'll build knowledge of effective management approaches in early years settings.
You'll understand how to work collaboratively with colleagues, other professionals, and parents and carers.
You'll explore strategies to improve outcomes for babies and children.
You'll strengthen your ability to act as a positive role model and motivate those around you.
How you will learn
For learners aged 19 and over, learning is delivered on a one-to-one basis with an assigned tutor. Sessions combine monthly face-to-face meetings at Achievement Training Plymouth with remote learning between visits. You can start at any point in the year. Assessment is ongoing and tailored to your role; you must be in a paid leadership position, such as deputy manager or room leader, throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Achievement Training Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Deputy nursery manager: lead day-to-day operations in an early years setting.
Room leader: manage a room and mentor junior practitioners.
Nursery practitioner (senior level): deliver high-quality care and learning for young children.
Early years coordinator: oversee curriculum planning and staff development.
Childcare manager: take responsibility for a full nursery or childcare provision.
EYFS lead: drive standards and practice across a setting.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies: a natural next step if you want to move into higher education in a relevant subject area, as anticipated by this qualification.
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (top-up): for those who complete a foundation degree and want full honours-level study.
Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS): for practitioners aiming to lead learning and development in early years settings at a qualified teacher level.
