OTHM
Level 5
QN: 610/4872/0
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OTHM Level 5 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 5
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
Emerging Literacies in the Early Years and Digital Resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what emergent literacy is
- Understand the role of the adult in preparing children for reading
- Understand how to support children in making connections through early mark-making and writing development
- Understand the use of digital resources to encourage reading
2
Exploring Early Years Pedagogy and Best Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of the pedagogue in supporting children’s learning and development
- Understand how to involve the family and the home learning environment
- Understand the concepts of making creativity part of the curriculum
- Understand the need to manage diversity and celebrate it within the curriculum
3
Inclusion and Diversity: Supporting Children with Special Needs and Disabilities in Early Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities
- Understand the principles of working inclusively with disabled children with specific requirements
- Understand how to work in partnership with parents and/or carers with disabled children with specific requirements
4
Safeguarding: Child Protection and Keeping Children Safe
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand current legislative frameworks and regulatory guidance
- Understand how to respond to allegations that a child has been abused or harmed
- Understand ways in which early years professionals can effectively contribute to safeguarding and keeping children safe
5
Understanding Child Behaviour: Theoretical Perspectives and Insights
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand theoretical perspectives of behaviour
- Understand the social learning theory of child development
- Understand Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory
- Understand Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory
- Understand how factors such as parenting style; divorce and separation impact children’s behaviour
6
Understanding Transitions in Early Childhood
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what ‘transition’ means
- Understand how transitions can be supported in the first 3 years of life
- Understand strategies to support transitions
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/4872/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OTHM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2024
- Operational End
- Oct 2034