Level 5 Diploma in Early learning and Childcare (QUALIFI)

The Level 5 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcareis an advanced qualification designed for individuals who want to progress into senior roles within early years settings. This diploma equips learners with in-depth knowledge of child development, leadership in childcare, safeguarding, and effective early education practice. It is ideal for those who already hold a Level 3 qualification and want to advance their career into management or supervisory positions.

This qualification focuses on developing professional competence in supporting children from birth to 7 years, with emphasis on creating safe, stimulating learning environments, managing early years staff, understanding curriculum frameworks, and promoting high-quality early childhood education.

Do you need to be working to take the qualification?

Before certification,there is a requirement for a minimum of 100 hours teaching/training practice for this qualification.

There is also a requirement for a minimum of eight teaching/training practice observations, which must reach the required standard of practice.

Benefits of Doing Level 5 Diploma in Early learning and Childcare Online

StudyingLevel 5 Diploma in Early learning and Childcareonline offers learners a flexible, accessible, and career-focused route to advancing their skills within the sector. Key benefits include:

1. Flexible Learning
   • Learners can study at their own pace and schedule, making it ideal for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.
2. Cost-Effective
   • Online learning removes the need for travel, accommodation, and other campus-related expenses, making education more affordable.
3. Access to Quality Resources
   • Students gain access to interactive digital learning materials, recorded lectures, case studies, and dedicated tutor support through an online learning portal.
4. Career Advancement Opportunities
   • The qualification develops essential leadership and management skills, supporting progression into supervisory and career roles within the health and social care sector.

Course Delivery

The qualification is delivered fully online through:

• Virtual Learning Platform:Access to study materials and resources 24/7.
• Tutor Support:Regular guidance via email, online forums,
• Independent Study:Learners study at their own pace with structured guidance.
• Obtain assignment:marking and feedback.
• Online Assessments:Assignments, projects, and portfolios submitted on LSM.
• Acquire:Assignment briefing, study lesson plan
• Receive excellent-quality study notes.
• Receive dedicated customersupport via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)

At the core of Qualifi’s mission is the creation and awarding of respected qualifications, built on a rigorous focus on high standards and consistency. Qualifi is recognised as an Awarding Organisation (AO) by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England, and is also a signatory to the BIS international quality commitments.

The Level 5 Diploma in Early learning and Childcare has 10 units in total. Learners must complete all mandatory units to achieve 96 credits and then choose a minimum of 24 credits from the optional units. A minimum of 120 credits must be achieved and 100 hours of teaching practice

Mandatory Units

Unit 1 Management of children’s care( credit 20)

1. Understand children’s care needs.
2. Be able to manage care routines in early years.

Unit 2 Children’s well-being and resilience (credit 26)

1. Understand diversity, equality and inclusion in their own area of responsibility
2. Understand the way in which different approaches to promoting positive well-being and resilience in children influence early years practice.

Unit 3 Positive behaviour in early years (credit 26)

1. Be able to develop a strategy and policies for children’s behaviour.
2. Be able to implement the strategy and policies for children’s behaviour.

Unit 4 Child development and communication skills in early years (credit 30)

1. Understand the expected pattern of development for children from birth to 7 years.
2. Understand the factors that influence children’s development.

Option Units

Unit 1 Managing children’s holistic development in early years (credit 16)

1. Be able to manage planning for the holistic development of children in early years.
2. Be able to monitor and evaluate enabling approaches to foster children’s literacy and numeracy.

Unit 2 Developing children’s literacy skills (credit 16)

1. Be able to support children’s language and communications needs.
2. Be able to develop and implement strategies that support children’s literacy.

Unit 3 Developing children’s mathematical skills (credit 8)

1. Be able to support children’s needs for mathematical skills.
2. Be able to develop and implement strategies that support children’s numeracy.

Unit 4 Safeguarding in early years (credit 16)

1. Understand the role of safeguarding in early years.
2. Be able to implement safeguarding policies and procedures.

Unit 5 Health and safety in early years (credit 8)

1. Understand the legislative framework for health and safety relevant to early years education
2. Be able to implement health and safety policies and processes that are relevant to early years education.

Unit 6 Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in early years (credit 8)

1. Understand the legislation and national guidance for inclusive practice in early years.
2. Understand the provision for meeting the additional needs of children in early years.

• To study a Level 5 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcarelearner must be aged of 18 and above.
• Relevant Level 3 or 4 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification.

• Tutor-marked assignments and workplace observations

Average completion timeframe (Course Duration)

• The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 09- 12 months.
• Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ accessto complete the course from the date of enrolment.

Progression – Level 5 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare

Successful completion of the qualification allows learners to progress in several ways:

1. Higher Education

• Level6 Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Level6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
• FoundationDegree in Early Years / Childhood Studies
• Bachelor’sDegree (BA) in Early Childhood Studies or Education
• Level7 Postgraduate qualificationsin leadership, education, or childcare management
• SpecialistSEN trainingor qualifications in early intervention and child development

2. Employment Opportunities

• Senior Early Years Practitioner
• Room Leader
• Early Years Supervisor
• Nursery Deputy Manager
• Preschool Supervisor
• Childcare Coordinator
• Early Years SEN Support Lead
• Early Learning Consultant

With experience, learners may progress into:

• Nursery Manager
• Early Years Centre Manager
• Childcare Setting Manager
• Education and Training Coordinator