Early Years Professional Leadership for England HND Higher National Diploma - HND

About this Course:

The Higher National in Healthcare Professions’ Support (for England) is designed to meet the growing need for skilled support professionals in healthcare. Providing an enhanced, work-related curriculum at Levels 4 and 5 that prepares learners with the technical knowledge and competencies required in healthcare settings, as well as a pathway to further study. Overall, the program emphasizes practical care skills, evidence-based practice, and integration of health and social care knowledge to support roles such as Assistant Practitioners or other healthcare support positions.

Modules

HND
Core Units
• Investigating Childhood: Action Research for Early Childhood Practitioners



• Improving Quality in Early Education and Care Environments



• Managing and Leading People in Children’s Early Education and Care Environments



• Managing Children’s Early Education and Care Environments



• Mentoring and Supervision in Early Education and Care Practice



Optional Units
• Current and Emerging Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education and Care



• Child-Centred Practice with Families and Communities



• Supporting Social Work in Child and Family contexts



• Impact of Curriculum on Early Childhood Education



• Trauma in Childhood



• Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Practice



• Outdoor Play and Learning



• Comparative Education Systems



Work Placement
• Students must complete at least 225 hours of work placement in appropriate healthcare settings as part of their training. This practical experience is integrated into the curriculum and is essential for developing hands-on skills.


Entry Requirements
• GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above



• Level 4 qualification or possess equivalent industry experience to ensure they can successfully engage with the coursework.



• International or non-native English speakers should have an appropriate English proficiency since the qualification is taught and assessed in English



• Suitable work-placement in the relevant setting



• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (or equivalent background checks)