Level 4
Diploma
Level 4 Diploma in Early Childhood Education
120 credits one year GBP £1250
Subject pathway
Early Childhood Education qualifications
3 Early Childhood Education qualifications from Level 4 to Level 5, all online with Education Training.
Level 4
1 qualificationsLevel 5
2 qualifications
Level 5
Diploma
Level 5 Diploma in Early Childhood Education
120 credits one year GBP £1250
Level 5
Extended Diploma
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Early Childhood Education
240 credits two years GBP £1250
Frequently asked questions
Which Early Childhood Education qualifications does Education Training offer?
Education Training offers 3 Early Childhood Education qualifications at Level 4, Level 5, all delivered online.
Which Early Childhood Education level should I start at?
Start at the level matching your current qualifications and experience: Level 3 if you are new to teaching or training, Level 4 if you already teach and want assessed practice, Level 5 for the full teaching qualification, Level 6 and 7 for leadership roles.
Are Early Childhood Education qualifications recognised?
Yes. They are regulated by Ofqual or SQA Accreditation, listed on the public register, and recognised by employers and universities for progression.
How are Early Childhood Education courses assessed?
By written assignments and, where required, observed practice — marked by our tutors and externally verified by the awarding body; there are no exams.
Can I progress from one Early Childhood Education level to the next?
Yes. Completing a level gives you the credits and experience to enrol on the next level in Early Childhood Education, up to Level 5 at Education Training.
Ready to start?
Apply online in five minutes, or ask admissions which level fits your experience.
Last reviewed 24 October 2026Source: awarding-body qualification specifications