Child Care

Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner – Level 2
This qualification develops essential skills and knowledge for working with young children, including supporting development, communication and wellbeing in early years settings. It aligns with UK early years workforce requirements.
Entry: No formal requirements; suitable for learners aged 16+.
Progression: Prepares for Level 3 early years or childcare qualifications.

Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce – Level 2
This qualification helps learners build foundational knowledge for working under supervision with children and young people across diverse settings.
Entry: No formal requirements; suitable for those beginning child and young people’s roles.
Progression: Helps prepare for Level 3 workforce and childcare qualifications.

Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) – Level 3
Aimed at those working with children and young people in residential care, this qualification improves the quality of care through development of skills, knowledge and competence in residential childcare practice.
Entry: No formal requirements; typically for learners with care experience.
Progression: Can lead to Level 5 leadership in residential childcare.

Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce – Level 3
Designed for those working with children and young people from birth to 19 years, this qualification builds knowledge and practical skills for roles across health, social care and community settings.
Entry: No formal requirements; suitable for learners working in supervisory roles.
Progression: Supports progression to leadership or specialist child care qualifications.

Diploma for the Early Years Educator – Level 3
This qualification meets the Department for Education criteria for Early Years Educators and prepares learners for roles supporting children’s development from birth to five years.
Entry: Suitable for learners aged 16+; typically requires practical placement.
Progression: Leads to more senior early years or leadership roles.

Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) – Level 5
This advanced qualification builds managerial and leadership expertise for those managing residential childcare services, covering operational and strategic management, safeguarding and team leadership.
Entry: Recommended prior Level 3 in childcare or related field.
Progression: Supports senior roles in children’s services management.