The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Early Years Professional Leadership for England offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while enabling the acquisition of skills, knowledge, behaviours and experience relevant to the workplace or placement. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student for further subject specialisation at Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in evidence-based practice, personal research, self-study, directed study and workplace learning and experience.The Higher National Diploma provides a solid grounding in early years education, leadership and care that students can build on if they decide to continue their studies beyond this stage. The course enables students to commit to a leadership career path and progression route to degree-level study. On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Early Years Professional Leadership for England, students can develop their careers in the early years sector through: - entering employment - continuing existing employment or seeking alternative employment or promotion - joining an appropriate professional body or membership organisation - committing to continuing professional development (CPD)- progressing to level 6