Level 5 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare

The purpose of the Diploma is to provide recognition for those who wish to develop their own abilities in teaching and assessing learners competently in a regulated environment.

Learners who successfully complete this qualification will take an analytical and practical approach to all aspects of planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. Whilst doing this, candidates will embed theories and principles in Early learning and Childcare and demonstrate them in their practice.

• The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression.
• This qualification is designed for learners aged 19 and above. There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Teaching. Centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is appropriate for the age and ability of learners. Applicants need to demonstrate the potential to study at minimum academic Level 5 – the same level of study as the second year of a degree course. 
• There is also requirement for a minimum of 100 hours of teaching practice which must include working with groups and different practice requirements for each unit in this qualification.

The Level 5 Diploma in Early learning and Childcare is a Level 5 qualification requiring 120 credits in total for learners to achieve the qualification.

• Management of children’s care
• Children’s well-being and resilience
• Positive behaviour in early years
• Child development and communication skills in early years
• Managing children’s holistic development in early years
• Developing children’s literacy skills
• Developing children’s mathematical skills
• Safeguarding in early years
• Health and safety in early years
• Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in early years

At Zone School London, we are sincerely committed to providing the best available learning facility to the students for them to learn and succeed in their academic journey. As an online vocational training provider specialized in providing top- up courses from level 2 to 8, we are acquainted with the challenges that are going to hinder the path of online/ distance learners. We provide the learners with the best, the most apt and diverse range of study resources. These resources are designed to enhance the learning experience as well as to facilitate assignments and thereby ensure the availability of the necessary resources and materials to succeed in their course area

There are several online resources for students to learn and acquire knowledge from and these include E-learning platforms, course materials, video lectures, online databases, tutors, live support and other digital resources.

In additional our qualified professors will provide online classes for each module and learners have the opportunity to ask their doubts and queries anytime through our discussion forums to the tutors

An advanced program aimed at developing leadership skills and deepening knowledge in child development, early education, and childcare management.

• Early Years Manager: Oversee nursery or preschool operations.
• Child Development Specialist: Work in roles focusing on child welfare and development planning.
• Educational Consultant: Advise on early learning practices and curriculum development.

Learners completing the Level 5 Diploma in Early learning and Childcare can progress to:

• a Level 6 qualification;
• directly into employment in an associated profession