Childhood, Youth & Special Educational Needs

About this course

The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Early Years Professional Leadership is a two-year programme designed to inspire and support the next generation of early years leaders. Across the course, you will study Level 4 in your first year and progressing to Level 5 in your second. This carefully structured pathway allows you to build confidence, knowledge, and professional skills at each stage of your learning journey. Created to reflect the needs of the early years education and care sector, the course helps you develop into a reflective, adaptable, and confident professional. Whether you are already working in an early years setting or looking to take the next step in your career,

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 95% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Other Educational Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 40% of graduatescards →

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