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Early Years Leadership HTQ

  • FD
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Awarded by:
Leeds Trinity University
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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

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.

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Modules

You 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

Assessment method

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.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus

Study options

  • FD • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
LEEY
Institution code:
B13
Campus name:
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Campus Code:
B
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Barnsley College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
LEEY
Institution code:
B13
Campus name:
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are not currently accepting International Applications

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

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.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Applicants who are offered a place and accept will be contacted regarding the DBS application, which will be completed via an external company.

English language requirements

You must have a Level 2 Literacy qualification e.g. GCSE English Language Grade C or 4, Functional Skills Level 2 (previously Key Skills Communication Level 2), or Adult Literacy Level 2

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

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.

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

LocationFeeYear
England£6995Year 1
Northern Ireland£6995Year 1
Scotland£6995Year 1
Wales£6995Year 1

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

Fees are proposed fees for 2025 and are subject to change

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