Overview of the Qualification:

This qualification supports leadership and management skills in early years and the knowledge and skills relating to early years practice. This qualification is suitable for those already working in an early years sector managerial role as well as learners that may wish to develop their career or increase their understanding through professional development.

You must be working in a senior role to begin this qualification, such as Manager, Deputy Manager, Room Leader/ Supervisor or other leader with designated area of responsibility.

The Qualification Structure is made up of 18 units:

EYE L5 SP 1 – Manage care routines for children (D/651/1400)
EYE L5 SP 2 – Lead practice in promoting the well- being and resilience in children (F/651/1401)
EYE L5 SP 3 – Model positive behaviour in the early years (H/651/1402)
EYE L5 SP 4 – Lead activities, experiences and educational opportunities to promote children’s speech, language and communication (J/651/1403)
EYE L5 SP 5 – Lead children’s early education and development (K/651/1404)
EYE L5 SP 6 – Understand holistic child development from birth to seven years  (L/651/1405)
EYE L5 SP 7- WB Developing children’s emergent literacy skills (M/651/1406)
EYE L5 SP 8 – WB Developing children’s emergent mathematical skills (R/651/1407)
EYE L5 SP 9 – Develop and implement policies and procedures to support the safeguarding of children (T/651/1408)
EYE L5 SP 10 – Develop health and safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices in Early Years Settings (Y/651/1409)
EYE L5 SP 11 – Champion equality, diversity and inclusion (F/651/1410)
EYE L5 SP 12 – Supporting children with special educational needs and disability in an early years Setting (H/651/1411)
EYE L5 SP 13 – Work in partnership in early years settings (J/651/1412)
EYE L5 SP 14 – Lead and manage a team within an early years setting (K/651/1413)
EYE L5 SP 15 – Develop, maintain and use records and reports (L/651/1414)
EYE L5 SP 16 – Quality provision in early years settings (M/651/1415)
EYE L5 SP 17 – Promote professional development (R/651/1416)
EYE L5 SP 18 – Review own knowledge of learning and development for early years practice (T/651/1417)

Assessment:

You will be assessed through a range of methods enabling you to showcase your work in setting. From writing reflectively, to direct observation and assignment tasks; the assessment of this qualification will support you in not only meeting the criteria needed to achieve the qualification but also in developing as a senior professional.