This QCA-accredited Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma (HPD) in Early Years is a qualification for individuals working in, or aspiring to work in higher level roles in the childcare and education profession.

The Higher Professional Diploma in Early Years facilitates career mobility by focussing on the development of the requisite knowledge and skills. It offers CPD opportunities for a range of job roles, including, children centre supervisors/managers; (community) nursery nurse; childminder; education and childcare inspector; lead practitioner; (nursery) school teacher; officer in charge; play therapist; play worker; pre-school adviser; Sure Start worker; teaching assistant/learning support assistant; trainer/assessor; youth and community worker.  The qualification is equivalent to the first year of a Foundation Degree.