OTHM
    Level 4
    QN: 610/4873/2
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    OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Early Childhood Education

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 600 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 4
    Awarding Body
    OTHM
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    600 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Academic Writing and Research Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the concept and purpose of academic research and writing.2.
    • Understand how to conduct academic research.3.
    • Understand critical thinking skills.
    • Understand how to construct a reliable and valid academic argument.
    2

    Early Personal, Social and Emotional Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand different aspects of personal development
    • Understand emotional development
    • Understand social development
    • Understand factors that might impact Personal Social and Emotional Development (PSED)
    3

    Fostering Collaborative and Inclusive Relationships in Early Childhood Settings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of promoting diversity, equality and inclusion
    • Understand how to develop inclusive relationships through equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.3.
    • Understand barriers to parents being involved in their children’s early learning
    4

    Learning and Development Through Play

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how play and learning activities promote children’s learning and development
    • Understand curriculum approaches to outdoor play
    • Understand how to support purposeful play
    5

    Nurturing Growth and Development in Early Childhood

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand traditional and contemporary views and theories of growth and development
    • Understand the role of reflexes and the role of the senses
    • Understand locomotion
    • Understand impacts of growth and development initiatives to support health and well being
    6

    Unlocking Words: Exploring Early Language and Communication

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role of communication and language in children’s development
    • Understand the development of communication and language
    • Understand the critical periods of language development

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/4873/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OTHM
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Oct 2024
    Operational End
    Oct 2034