Early Years Professional Leadership for England
- HNC
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Whittingham Road
Course summary
The Higher National Certificate in Early Years Professional Leadership for England is an excellent choice for those aspiring to make a positive impact on young children’s lives. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for a variety of roles in early childhood education. With a focus on child development, safeguarding and professional practice, the course equips students with the expertise needed to excel in educational settings enabling them to achieve “full and relevant” status.
Unit 1: Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice.
Unit 2: Protecting Children in Early Childhood education and Care Environments.
Unit 3: Play and Learning in Early Childhood.
Unit 4: Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Babies and Toddlers).
Unit 5: Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Young Children).
Unit 6: Promoting Healthy Living.
Unit 7: Preparing for Research (Pearson-set Project).
Unit 8: Promoting inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care Environments.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- CECC
- Institution code:
- H04
- Campus name:
- Whittingham Road
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
This profile should be supported by GCSE grades A* to C (9 - 4) in Maths and English Language.
Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £5995* | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £5995* | Whole course |
| Scotland | £5995* | Whole course |
| Wales | £5995* | Whole course |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
An additional registration fee is payable.
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