The Early Years Leadership Foundation Degree HTQ, validated by Leeds Trinity University, is a work-based programme designed for practitioners working with children aged 0–8 and their families. It connects practical experience with advanced skills, behaviours, and knowledge to support career progression. The course explores early education, sustainable leadership, and global childhoods, fostering expertise for higher-level study and leadership roles in the sector.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Learn more about Higher Technical QualificationsYou will study a variety of modules across your programme of study. The module details given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Year 1
Reflective Practitioner
Children’s Health, Care and Relational Wellbeing
Supporting Children’s Learning and Development
Diverse Childhood
Year 2
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Sustainable Leadership
Equitable Inclusive Education
Reflective Research Informed Practice
You will be assessed through a combination of practical work, including presentations, group activities, and practice-based tasks, as well as reflective learning based on your work experience. A key part of the assessment involves creating a portfolio of documents that evidence your learning and professional development.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Barnsley College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
We are not currently accepting International Applications
You must have a full Level 3 qualification e.g. A Levels, A Vocational Level 3 qualification e.g. CACHE Diploma, BTEC National, T Levels, NVQ3 or Level 3 entry paper.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
You must have employer support and at least one year’s volunteering/working experience. Previous relevant work experience and learning may be accredited and assessed as part of the application process.
You will also be required to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check completed by an external company, which will be arranged if you are offered a place on the course.
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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.
Fees are proposed fees for 2025 and are subject to change
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