Preparing for Leadership & Management of Children’s Care, Play, Learning & Development Level 5

Overview

This qualification is for learners working towards the Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development qualification, which is designed for individuals employed within the Early Years and Childcare sector who intend to progress to a management role, whether now or in the future. It is primarily for those in paid or unpaid employment or who have access to a work placement in:

regulated childcare settings with children under the age of 8 and their families
NHS children’s services for those working with children for 0-19 and their families.

What is covered on the course?

This qualification will allow learners to develop the knowledge and skills required for professional practice within childcare or health settings.

The Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development qualification consists of the following three units:

Leading child-centred practice
Theoretical frameworks for leadership and management
Understand how to lead and manage effective team performance

Key Info

Course duration

21 months

Entry requirements

It is primarily suited to a manager/deputy manager, that is accountable for the long-term performance of those who report in to them and are responsible for undertaking staff supervisions/appraisals.
Typically you will lead planning meetings, team meetings and complete minutes for these and support staff to carry out assessments and planning in the setting. You will be required to complete a pre-assessment assignment prior to being accepted on the course.

Qualifications

On successful completion of the qualification, the individual will be awarded the following:

Essential Application of Number (EAonS) Level 2
Essential Communication (ECommS) Level 2
Professional Practice in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development Level 4
Preparing for Leadership and Management in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice Level 4

Aspiration Training has been nothing but brilliant. Every time I have needed to enrol a staff member to progress onto a higher qualification in childcare, Aspiration Training has always accommodated this.

Claire Thomas Nursery Manager & Proprietor

Aspiration Training is our only training provider, being the most efficient, helpful, always friendly, and happy to help should there be any issues.
Having this level of support is very much appreciated as some of the learners do require extra support and guidance.

Jackie Tomkins Nursery Manager

What happens after my apprenticeship?

At Aspiration Training, we provide every learner with a career pathway. This is a plan with clear, practical steps our learners can take to achieve the career of their dreams.

Our career pathways show typical routes through the various stages of learning, the knowledge and skills that will be learnt along the way and the career options that may be available as a result.

Career Progression is available across a number of levels, meaning, with hard work and determination, the sky is the limit.

Explore the pathways below to find out more about the typical job titles associated with each career.