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Make an enquiry Or, arrange a call back with our team →This program empowers professionals to take on leadership roles, drive continuous improvement, and inspire teams to deliver exceptional care. Ideal for nurseries, preschools, and childcare settings, this apprenticeship is a cost-effective way to enhance the quality and consistency of your service while supporting professional growth.
The Early Years Senior Practitioner Level 5 Apprenticeship prepares employees to make a significant impact in their settings. Apprentices will develop expertise in leading teams, managing safeguarding procedures, and embedding reflective practices that enhance child development and learning outcomes.
Your organisation will benefit from skilled leaders capable of:
Designing and implementing curriculum strategies aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Mentoring and supporting team members to achieve best practices.
Building strong partnerships with families, communities, and external agencies.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Through this apprenticeship, senior practitioners will become advocates for high-quality education and care, fostering environments where children can thrive.
As part of this apprenticeship you will cover a range of knowledge, skills and behaviour outcomes which include the following:
Knowledge
Child Development: In-depth understanding of how children learn and develop, from infancy to preschool age.
Legislation and Policy: Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and diversity requirements in early years settings.
Curriculum Design: Expertise in planning and evaluating learning experiences in line with EYFS and other educational frameworks.
Skills
Leadership and Management: Leading teams effectively, resolving conflicts, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
Safeguarding Practices: Ensuring the safety and well-being of children by implementing and overseeing robust safeguarding protocols.
Collaboration: Working with parents, colleagues, and external agencies to create a holistic approach to childcare.
Behaviors
Professional Integrity: Acting as a role model with a commitment to excellence and ethical practices.
Adaptability: Embracing change and fostering innovation within the team.
Child-Centered Approach: Demonstrating passion and dedication to improving outcomes for children.
Enrolling in the Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard is simple and hassle-free. Start by contacting our team to discuss your needs or the needs of your employees either via phone or our enquiry forms on the website.
We’ll guide you through the eligibility requirements and provide an initial assessment to determine the learner’s starting level. From there, we’ll create a tailored learning plan and schedule that works best for you.
With flexible delivery options—online, in-person, or blended—we ensure the enrolment process is smooth and focused on achieving success.
The TQUK Level 5 Diploma for Senior Early Years Practitioners (RQF) is a comprehensive qualification designed for experienced professionals in early years education who are ready to advance their careers and take on senior roles.
This course equips learners with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to lead and manage within early years settings, fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for children’s development.
Covering key areas such as safeguarding, curriculum development, and team leadership, the diploma empowers practitioners to make informed, strategic decisions that improve outcomes for children, staff, and families alike.
Recognised across the UK, this qualification aligns with industry standards and offers a solid foundation for those aspiring to become early years managers, consultants, or specialists in child development.
If you don't already hold a Maths or English qualification equivalent to a GCSE pass you may undertake Functional Skills at Level 2. These are optional and as part of the enrolment process you will be given a choice to opt-in or opt-out of undertaking them.
Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English are equivalent to a GCSE pass (grade 4-9) and are essential for career progression, apprenticeships, and further education. Our individually tailored program, with dedicated functional skills tutors, supports individuals in gaining confidence and competence in these vital areas, empowering them to reach their full potential.
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“Following feedback from our staff members they find their tutor supportive and feel that the course they are on is really helping them to grasp the role. Overall, we are very happy with Real Skills and look forward to being able to continue to use them going forward. As a member of the management team, I find Real Skills ‘Supporting your Apprentice’ webinars to be really helpful.”
“I felt very supported during my learning. My assessor was always available if I had any questions and was very understanding.”
“I feel more confident in the classroom, I have a greater understanding of my role and how I can support learners to achieve; and my colleagues to relieve some of their burdens and responsibilities”
“I felt very supported by my assessor and my manager. They were able to help me when I was struggling and the manager was able to give me time to let my assessor come and observe me and complete my exams.”
“I now understand the reasons why we do things the way we do and how children benefit from this. I now feel I can support children successfully and can identify whether a child is behind on development and what I can do to help them progress and develop further”
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