Advanced Childcare Practice and Management Level 4

Course Overview

This level 4 qualification aims to provide all practitioners with the opportunity to upskill and develop management skills so that they can take on new roles and responsibilities.

The programme has been designed to consolidate and extend your existing skills and knowledge. This will take place in the setting in which you work and include observations of your practice.

Level: Level 4
Duration: 1 year part-time
Awarding Body: University of Hull
Department: Department of Early Years
Department: Early Years – Our Courses
Course Fees: Click here for fee information

Units and Structure

This qualification enables you to ‘learn as you earn’ by combining work-based learning with part-time study.

The course covers a wide range of topics, including:

Legal requirements/Legislation in childcare
Understanding child development
Leadership, management and supervision
Reflecting, reviewing & evaluating own practice

Important practical skills are also part of the programme and will include:

Managing sessions for children
Using evidence to develop your practice
Leading and managing
Implementing curricular frameworks are also part of the programme

Distance learning on this course is supported by our virtual learning environment (VLE), Canvas.

Online discussion forums allow you to communicate with fellow students, while the module tutor will communicate with you individually and as a group via this method.

Entry Requirements

You'll need to have:

You must be employed and have been a Level 3 practitioner for a minimum of 2 years, you must be over 18 years of age.

For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.

EU students: From January 2021, how you apply for a course will change. For more information, read the UK Government's guide for the UK points-based immigration system for EU students (pdf).

Tutors and Student Support

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Student Support and Facilities

As a student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities, services and support, including:

Step outside the classroom and access our state of the art facilities as well as 3 huge Learning Resource Centres with thousands of resources to use
With hands-on experience you’ll be prepared for employment with a competitive edge.
A dedicated impartial careers advice team to help you on your future path
Our wide range of courses means that we can offer the right paths to get you where you need to be
Our Hub campus is right in the heart of the town centre meaning you can find your way to us easily
Outstanding student support throughout your studies with us.

Progression and Employment

Internal progression at a higher level, including those with management responsibilities / Leadership, mentoring, supervision and management opportunities

Courses that lead into this

Courses you can progress to

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Have any further questions about this course? You can contact someone specifically about it by using the details below or filling in the enquiry form.

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0800 358 74 74
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