Opening the door for a brighter future
Lead childcare settings and teams to deliver outstanding outcomes for children.
This qualification is aimed at aspiring or current leaders in childcare and early years settings. It focuses on leading and managing teams, meeting regulatory requirements, leading safeguarding practice, and driving high-quality provision that improves outcomes for children and families — preparing you for managerial and senior practitioner roles.
At Keyznow you will be supported by an experienced assessor who helps you evidence your leadership in your own setting through professional discussion, reflective accounts and observation.
Key units you will study. The exact unit combination is confirmed at enrolment in line with the awarding-body specification.
Leadership styles, vision and building a positive culture.
Legislation, Ofsted inspection and self-evaluation.
Leading safeguarding policy, practice and multi-agency working.
Recruitment, induction, supervision and professional development.
Budgets, sustainability and service planning.
Leading curriculum and practice that improves outcomes for children.
Working with parents, carers and external professionals.
Using evidence and feedback to lead change.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Child Care
On successful completion you will receive a nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated certificate issued by TQUK, a leading national awarding body.
Early Years Tutor Team
Qualified early years educators & assessors
Our early years tutors have worked in nurseries, pre-schools and primary settings. They bring real-world practice into every session and visit you in your setting to assess your work with children.
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Complete the form, then pay the course fee of £3,500 securely by card. Your application is sent to our admissions team as soon as payment is complete.
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