ProQual
Level 4
QN: 601/8593/4
Curriculum Active
ProQual Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Childcare Practice and Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ProQual. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 810 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
ProQual
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
810 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Care of two year olds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand 2 year funding criteria and the application process.
- Be able to carry out a 2 year old assessment check.
- Understand the developing 2 year old.
- Be able to provide quality care for 2 year olds.
2
Carrying out a research project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the elements to be used in a research project.
- Be able to choose a topic for research.
- Be able to complete a research project.
3
Leadership, management and supervision
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different styles/theories of leadership and management.
- Understand effective team performance.
- Understand the purpose of professional supervision.
4
Legal Requirements/Legislation in Childcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current legislative frame
- work for Health and Safety, Equality, Inclusion, Diversity, The Welfare Requirements and Employment Rights.
- Understand responsibilities and procedures relating to Looked After Children.
- Understand how to prepare for an Ofsted Inspection.
- Understand work place policies and procedures.
- Understand how information gathered is used to monitor the work setting’s practice.
5
Longitudinal Studies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of a longitudinal study.
- Be able to carry out a longitudinal study over a period of six months using observations to assess and plan for a child’s developmental needs in line with relevant current frameworks.
- Be able to critically evaluate the outcomes of a longitudinal study.
6
Play for out of school/holiday provision
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and value of play.
- Understand and plan for different types of play.
- Understand the importance of online safety.
- Understand types of bullying, effects of bullying and support available.
- Be able to support communication and develop relationships.
7
Reflecting, reviewing and evaluating own practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what professional development is.
- Be able to reflect on their own practice.
- Be able to use reflective practice to plan professional development.
- Be able to improve practice through reflection and professional development.
8
Study Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to complete research for a specific topic/subject and present findings in an appropriate format.
- Understand how to edit a piece of work to fit an assignment brief.
- Understand how to prepare and present a report.
9
Support programmes that promote children's development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different observation methods.
- Be able to complete and support developmental assessment of children and provision including activities and resources in the work setting.
- Be able to develop and implement programmes that support children’s development including children requiring additional support.
- Be able to evaluate programmes and provision that support children’s development including children requiring additional support.
10
Understanding Child Development and How Children Learn
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the expected pattern of development and the factors that can have an impact on this pattern.
- Understand theories of development and theoretical perspectives of children’s development and how they influence current practice.
- Understand the possible effects transitions and significant events can have on children’s development.
11
Working in partnership
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand partnership working.
- Know how to deal with conflict when working in partnership.
- Understand multi agency working.
12
Working with babies 0-18 months
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand development from birth to 18 months.
- Understand feeding and care of skin and teeth of babies 0-18 months.
- Understand illness and common ailments of babies 0-18 months.
- Be able to lead and support play opportunities for babies 0-18 months.
- Be able to work with parents/carers encouraging them to take an active role in their baby’s learning and development.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8593/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ProQual
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2016