On this Higher National Diploma you can hone in on specific career paths within the Early Education and Care Industry, and on completion consider progression to degree-level study.
Overview
After completing the Level 4 Higher National Certificate, you can progress onto the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care at Roehampton.
Roehampton is internationally renowned for its work in early childhood studies. With a team of highly-regarded tutors, who are all experts in their specialisms, you will learn from some of the best in the field.
On this course you will continue to build on the essential skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary for all early childhood practitioners whilst working through a number of subject-specific specialist and optional units.
Three specialist pathways are available to support progression into relevant occupational areas or on to degree-level study. These are:
● Education
● Leadership and Management
● Social and Community Care Practice.
These pathways are linked to Professional Body and Apprenticeship Standards and can provide apprenticeship or progression towards professional status or entry into the later stages of an appropriate degree.
There is also a non-specialist pathway, which allows you to complete your Diploma without committing to a particular professional specialism. This offers additional flexibility and supports progression into a range of early education and care-related degrees.
In addition to your learning, you must undertake a work placement or gain experience in early education and/or care settings. This should total 525 cumulative hours. You will also complete a Practical Reflective Evidence Portfolio (PREP), including reflective accounts. These must be completed over the duration of the programme.
After completing the Diploma you can expect to be able to progress to a related degree in early childhood education, and work towards gaining Qualified Teacher Status if appropriate.
Career options
After completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma you could go on to a career in the childcare industry in a role such as:
Social and community care support
Family Support Worker
Early Years Intervention Support Worker
Childminder
Other leadership and management roles in a range of early childhood environment
You could also progress on to further study through a degree, a higher apprenticeship programme or continuing professional development.
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
