Early Years Advanced Practitioner

The Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology offers Early Years Practitioners the opportunity to progress with the NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate, taking their skills and understandings to new levels in pursuit of a leadership role in early years education.

Gain expertise in areas such as safeguarding and special educational needs, learn through work-based tasks that can be applied directly to your role, and take your new-found knowledge with you to roles of leadership and management.

Early Years Practitioner

Why Choose Our Early Years Practitioner Courses?

Comprehensive Curriculum:

Our Early Years Advanced Practitioner Level 4 Certificate equips you with leadership skills to mentor peers, manage change, and specialize in areas like special educational needs and nutrition.

Practical Learning:

Designed for those already employed in early years roles, this course blends work-based tasks with expert-led sessions, allowing you to apply skills immediately.

Pathways to Success:

Advance to higher levels of qualifications including apprenticeships and degrees in Early Years or Childhood Studies.

Local Advantage:

Study in the stunning regions of Lancashire and Cumbria, where our campuses offer a vibrant community, rich in history and surrounded by natural beauty.

Flexible Study Options:

Choose to study remotely or face-to-face in a simultaneous session, allowing those who cannot leave their workplace to access the programme.

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Take the next step in your Early Years Education career with the Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology. Explore our courses learn more, and apply today.

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