Early Years Level 4 Course

This Early Years Level 4 course is perfect for early years’ practitioners already working in the child care sector. Early Years’ practitioners who are looking to further their study will increase their understanding of Early Years and be able to provide a higher quality of care for children and young people.

By studying this course you will be able to demonstrate that you hold in-depth knowledge of what it takes to manage and lead a superior team of early years’ practitioners. You will also be able to demonstrate that you know what it takes to give care that is to the highest standards as outlined in the EYFS.

About this course:

Our Early Years Level 4 course is perfect for existing Early Years Practitioners who are looking to take their knowledge in childcare to a higher level. The course goes into further depth to provide a sound knowledge of crucial aspects within a childcare environment for management and senior level members of staff including safeguarding, managing a team, professional partnerships and how to work to the highest standards within early years.

This Level 4 course in Early Years will provide you with a comprehensive insight into the main areas of early years childcare. The units cover safeguarding and child protection, outlining the signs and symptoms of abuse and take a detailed look at health and safety issues.

Study Time: 140 hours

Enrolment length: 12 months

Course Format: Paper Based

Assignments: 8

Upon completion of this course, students receive a Quality Licence Scheme Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees.

Course Content

Unit 1: Supporting the Emotional and Physical Well-being of Children

Understand the emotional development of children from birth to sixty months

Explore theorists involved with the emotional development of children

Understand the importance of attachment and bonding

Identify the importance of the key person

Understand how children are affected by transitions

Explore the importance of exercise for children

Look at initiatives available to promote exercise ad healthy life styles

Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Professional Partnerships

Understand how legislation, policies and procedures inform equality, diversity and inclusive practice

Explore Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice 0-25 Years

Identify ways to support equality, diversity and inclusion

Work in partnership

Identify different family structures

Complete necessary paperwork correctly

Unit 3: Health and Safety Legislation

Understand legislation and guidelines for health and safety

Be able to manage risk by following legislation on a daily basis

Understand the registration and collection of children procedures

Record accidents, incidents and emergencies

Unit 4: Observations, Assessments and Planning

Carrying out effective observations

Complete summative assessments

Complete effective planning

Complete transitions to school

Source third party support

Unit 5: Safeguarding Children

Identify the different types of child abuse

Understand the different policies, legislation and guidelines for safeguarding children

Understand the roles and responsibilities of staff

Know how to report an incident

Unit 6: The Early Years Foundation Stage

Understand the importance of play

Differentiate between types of learning

Understand how to plan effectively

Unit 7: Managing in a Nursery Environment

Communicate effectively

Carry out appraisals and supervisions

Understand disciplinary procedures and grievance issues

Recruit and manage staff successfully

Unit 8: Engaging in Professional Development

Understand the meaning of professional development

Developing and analysing CVs

Assessments

This course is assessed through tutor marked assignments which must be sent to your tutor for marking. You will then be provided with feedback and a mark on your work from your tutor within 4 working days. After each assignment has been sent off and marked as complete you will have passed the course and will receive your certification.

Method

All of the shipping costs for our courses are included in the enrolment fees and we offer worldwide shipping free of charge. This means you can get started on your course for much less without the hassle of paying expensive postage costs- you can leave these to us. All of our courses are printed, bound and shipped to you first class, within 1 working day, so you can get enrolled and get started on your new course in no time at all.

Tutor Support

All of our courses come with full tutor support throughout so that you can benefit from the best education. Our tutor support team includes a number of professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds- each one an expert in their own field with tutoring experience in abundance. Students at Oakwood are assigned a personal tutor who provides help and support throughout their course and will mark all of your assignments so that you have the personal touch of an industry expert there to help at all times. This tutor support is completely unlimited- which means you can contact your tutor and ask as many questions as you need when working through your course. With this support you will never feel alone on one of our courses and you will always be backed by a professionally qualified team dedicated to your success.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60.

As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!

For those who are looking to work in a childcare setting.

No Requirements.

Childcare settings

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Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included