Apprentices will need to be in employment and be able to demonstrate the role specific criteria in the workplace. Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
This Level 5 apprenticeship develops advanced early years leadership, enabling learners to lead practice, support teams, champion play-based learning and drive quality improvement. It strengthens expertise in child development, inclusive provision and operational leadership across day-to-day early years environments.
Further information
Designed for experienced practitioners progressing into leadership roles. Suitable for those leading teams or specialist areas such as communication, assessment, forest school or physical development within early years settings.
- Child development
- Inclusive provision
- Leadership of practice
- Operational planning
- Professional development
Progression includes higher-level management roles, pedagogical leadership positions or further qualifications supporting professional advancement in early years education.
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Course code
CCHI032A1A
Campus
Chichester
Qualification
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
End date
24/11/2028
Attendance
Day-release (Apprenticeships)
Duration
2 Year(s)
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Course code
CCHI032A1B
Campus
Chichester
Qualification
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
End date
02/02/2029
Attendance
Day-release (Apprenticeships)
Duration
2 Year(s)
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Course code
CCHI032A1C
Campus
Chichester
Qualification
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
End date
13/04/2029
Attendance
Day-release (Apprenticeships)
Duration
2 Year(s)
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Course code
CCHI032A1D
Campus
Chichester
Qualification
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
End date
08/06/2029
Attendance
Day-release (Apprenticeships)
Duration
2 Year(s)
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Course code
CCHI032A1A
Campus
Chichester
Qualification
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
End date
24/11/2029
Attendance
Day-release (Apprenticeships)
Duration
2 Year(s)
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Course code
CCHI032A1B
Campus
Chichester
Qualification
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
End date
02/02/2030
Attendance
Day-release (Apprenticeships)
Duration
2 Year(s)
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Course code
CCHI032A1C
Campus
Chichester
Qualification
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
End date
13/04/2030
Attendance
Day-release (Apprenticeships)
Duration
2 Year(s)
Enquire
Course code
CCHI032A1D
Campus
Chichester
Qualification
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5
End date
08/06/2030
Attendance
Day-release (Apprenticeships)
Duration
2 Year(s)
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