There are statutory requirements for working with families and other professionals in early years. This is fundamental to ensure that children receive the best support from everyone involved in their care.

The unit will provide learners with the opportunity to examine the statutory requirements for working in partnership with families, and learn how effective partnership working with other professionals can improve the care and development of babies and children in their own setting.

Learners will also have the opportunity to explore some of the diverse needs of families, and reflect on how best to overcome barriers to partnership working with families. This is crucial in promoting Equality and Diversity and respond to the diverse backgrounds of the children and their families.

In addition, learners will apply coaching, leadership and mentoring skills to educate and motivate staff to work effectively in partnership with others.

Achievement of the unit can count as recognition of prior learning in relation to the Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner or a similar qualification. It also counts as CPD and can support advanced practitioners to progress into a leadership role such as a nursery manager.

All programmes are open to Londoners who meet the following criteria:

• UK resident and living in London
• Aged 18+
• Do not hold a level 4 (post-college/sixth form) qualification
• Either employed (and earning less than London Living Wage) or unemployed/economically inactive

1. English GCSE level 9-4 (A*-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
2. Demonstrate capability to learn and be assessed at the relevant level in English)
3. Maths GCSE level 9-4 (A*-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
4. Full Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification
5. Must be employed in an Early Years setting at Level 3