Pearson
Level 4
QN: 610/2675/X
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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Early Years Professional Leadership for England
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
480 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review key principles of reflective practice with reference to the role of early childhood practitioners.2.
- Explore purposes of engaging in reflective practice when working in early childhood education and care.3.
- Describe the skills and techniques needed for effective reflection on own practice.4.
- Implement a reflective approach to own practice through effective interactions with caregivers, colleagues and children in own workplace.
2
Play and Learning in Early Childhood
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Interpret the relevance of different theories of play that inform practice in early childhood education and care.2. Compare how play is presented in different contexts in early childhood education and care.3.
- Discuss the role of observation in supporting young children's play in early childhood education and care.4.
- Determine the skills required to complete and interpret a range of observations on young children's self-chosen play in differing contexts.
3
Preparing for Research
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss a contemporary research topic of relevance to early childhood education and care practice.2.
- Review a range of texts relating to a chosen research topic.3.
- Explore competing ideas in a chosen research area using appropriate research methodologies.4.
- Communicate the implications of own findings for the improvement of early childhood education and care.
4
Promoting Healthy Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the importance of health and wellbeing for babies and children.2.
- Identify key issues in children’s health and wellbeing globally, nationally and locally.3.
- Explain how and why it is important to work in partnership with parents, caregivers and other professionals to promote good health and wellbeing in babies and children.4.
- Explore the role of practitioners in promoting babies’ and children’s health and wellbeing.
5
Promoting Inclusive Early Education and Care Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe inclusive practice and the significance of this in ensuring equal access to opportunities within the early education and care environment.2.
- Identify how early childhood education and care providers can develop inclusive environments through working in partnership with children, their families and local communities.3.
- Discuss the value of early intervention and support towards achieving best outcomes for children.4.
- Implement purposeful changes to support or promote effective inclusive practices.
6
Protecting Children in Early Education and Care Environments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe key guidance and legislation relating to safeguarding and child protection.2.
- Explore the roles and responsibilities of practitioners and organisations in the early education and care sector with regards to keeping children safe and protected.3.
- Examine the role of early childhood practitioners in relation to multi-agency working.4.
- Implement policies and procedures regarding safeguarding, child protection and health and safety and discuss their effectiveness.
7
Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Infants and Toddlers)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Research key issues of prenatal development from conception to birth.2.
- Explore how theories of development have influenced early childhood policy and practice.3. Annotate own plan of care for an infant or toddler that includes evidence of working in partnership with others to facilitate the child’s holistic progress and development.4. Provide leadership that reflects best practice in promoting the holistic development of infants and toddlers from different backgrounds.
8
Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Young Children)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore methods of observation and assessment with specific reference to how they support a child’s development from three to eight years.2.
- Apply key principles of children’s development from three to eight years to an observation identifying next steps.3.
- Examine how child development theory informs understandings of children’s development from eight to twelve years.4.
- Implement an evidence-based planning strategy that supports children’s learning from three to eight years.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2675/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2025