Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare

The Diploma provides the essential knowledge and fundamental understanding of the roles and responsibilities that teaching staff need in relation to legislation, equality, diversity, inclusivity and meeting the needs of learners. The Diploma will enable trainee teachers to use initial and diagnostic assessments and plans to deliver inclusive teaching and learning, assess learning and use appropriate resources to support effective learning. The optional units will prepare trainee teachers to work in a wide range of contexts. This approach gives flexibility and a greater potential to meet the needs of aspiring teachers.

The Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare has 9 units in total. Learners mustcomplete all mandatory units to achieve 34 credits and then choose a minimum of 6 credits from the optional units. A minimum of 40 credits is required to achieve the Diploma and a minimum of 30 hours of teaching practice.

Mandatory Units:

• Child development and enabling children to learn (9 credits)
• Physical activity and nutrition co-ordination (PANCo) in early years (6 credits)
• Supporting children with additional needs (4 credits)
• Partnership working in early years setting (6 credits)
• Implementing and evaluating change through a research project (6 credits)
• Legal requirements in childcare (3 credits)

Optional Units:

• Assessing and planning for children's changing development needs (6 credits)
• Caring for babies (6 credits)
• Caring for children through play out of school (6 credits)