Early Years

Are you passionate about continuing your professional learning journey and aspire to positively impact children in their early years, our HND level course is the ideal course for you. This qualification is nationally recognised and is designed to support your professional development to further enhance your practice.

This course will provide an opportunity to engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and will support you in meeting regulatory requirements for learning and training as set by Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Within the course we will provide information that supports you in staying up to date with the latest research and best practices locally, nationally and internationally.  As well as further developing your understanding of legislation, theory, documentation and the pedagogy or the WHY behind your everyday practice.

For entry to this course you will need a Practitioner qualification as required by SSSC such as:

• HNC Childhood Practice
• SVQ Playwork (SCQF Level 7)
• SVQ Social Services: Children & Young People (SCQF Level 7)

Please note that there is also a placement element within this course.  This could be your place of employment or we can source a placement for you if required.

Within this course there are five SQA units which are:

• Childhood Practice: Enhanced Professional Practice
• Childhood Practice: Leadership and Team Working
• Childhood Practice: Integrated Working and Collaborative Practice
• Childhood Practice: Policy to Practice
• Childhood Practice: Pedagogical Approaches

Lessons will be delivered through face-to-face classes as well as online learning opportunities. Assessments will be academic essay and reports, a research project and pedagogical Journals.

If you choose to continue your learning Journey after completing this qualification you can apply for further courses such as:

• PDA Childhood Practice – Leadership & Management Level 9
• BA Childhood Practice

Continuing our professional development is vital and this professional qualification supports further developing your skills, knowledge and practice required for your role. Our course offers opportunities to meet with other professionals, share experiences and stay up to date with sector developments, initiatives, legislation, documentation and theory.