The Higher National Diploma in Advanced Practice in Work with Children and Families has been developed to focus on providing education and training for a range of careers in the early years sector. It is particularly appropriate for those who wish to become managers in early year settings. The programme provides opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills, techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

During your programme you develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively work at an advance level with children and young families. You will complete the following modules: Continuing Development, Communicating, Values and Leadership in an Early Years Environment, Theories of Development: Birth to Three, Early Years Curriculum, Play and Learning, Theories of Development: Three Plus, Early Years Research and Project, Understanding Children's Behaviour, Child Protection, Professional Practice, Contemporary Issues in Child Health, Promoting Language Development, Promoting Numeracy Skills, Promoting Knowledge and Understanding of the World, Developing Play in the Early Years, Concepts of Inclusiveness and the Early Years Environment, Managing the Early Years Curriculum.