CACHE Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner

Offered by PrepMe Learning - Early Years Educators in Jumeirah Golf Estates

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Step Into Leadership in Early Years Education

Ready to move beyond frontline practice and lead with confidence? The CACHE Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Lead Practitioner at PrepMe Learning – Early Years Educators in Jumeirah Golf Estates is designed for experienced professionals who want to take on management and leadership roles within early years education and childcare settings.


This advanced qualification equips you with the expertise to guide teams, influence practice, and drive high standards in nursery, preschool, and early years environments.

Why Choose this Qualification?

  • Leadership-Focused Qualification

    Develop the skills needed to manage people, resources, and practice within early years environments, preparing you for senior childcare and nursery management roles.

  • Strategic Thinking

    Learn how to plan, evaluate, and improve practice across teams while ensuring high-quality early childhood education.

  • Career Progression

    Open doors to leadership and management roles such as Early Years Manager, Lead Practitioner, or Nursery Leader within early years leadership and management pathways.

  • Flexible Learning

    Study through daytime or evening classes to fit around your professional responsibilities. Choose from online sessions or in-person group workshops, which offer an engaging, collaborative environment with opportunities for peer-to-peer learning. We also include monthly one-to-one coaching and review sessions to ensure personalised support throughout your early years professional development journey.

What You'll Learn

Through this course, you’ll build a strong foundation in:

Leadership & Management in Early Years Leading people, supervising staff, and managing nursery or preschool teams effectively.

Professional Development & Mentoring Coaching and mentoring colleagues to raise standards of early years practice.

Safeguarding & Well-being Embedding policies and procedures to protect and support children in childcare settings.

Strategic Practice Driving improvements, managing change, and influencing curriculum delivery in early years education.

Partnership Working Collaborating with families, professionals, and wider agencies to support positive outcomes for children.

Who Is This For?

The Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Diploma is ideal if you:


  • Already hold a CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator or equivalent qualification.
  • Currently working in an early years role and want to step into leadership or management.
  • Aspire to lead teams, manage staff, and influence policy and practice within your early years setting.


Why PrepMe Learning - Early Years Educators?

At PrepMe Learning in Jumeirah Golf Estates, we know that strong leadership shapes outstanding early years practice. Our experienced tutors will support you every step of the way, helping you build the skills, confidence, and knowledge required for early years leadership and nursery management roles. With flexible study options and a supportive learning environment, we make it possible for you to balance your studies with your professional responsibilities.


Register your interest today and take the next step into early years leadership with PrepMe Learning – Early Years Educators.

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With the CACHE Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner qualification, you’ll be prepared for senior and management roles, including:


  • Nursery Manager / Deputy Manager
  • Early Years Lead Practitioner
  • Preschool Leader
  • Early Years Coordinator


This qualification also provides a strong foundation for progression into higher education and advanced leadership roles within early childhood education and childcare management.

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