A level 6 early years course for the UAE

This is a level 6 course delivered by experts from the UK for Foundation Stage 2 Leaders and Principals of Early Years settings in the UAE

The Level 6 Professional Leadership for Early Years course

This is a vocational qualification designed to enable owners, senior managers and principles to attain the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours at level 6 as required to manage early years settings in the UAE, in particular, foundation stage 2 (FS2)/Reception.

Course Overview

The Orange Moon Professional Leadership for Early Years course is a UK approved level 6 programme designed specifically to meet the need of leaders and managers of early years settings. It is delivered by a consortium of UK and UAE-based specialists in early years childcare and education. It is relevant for Early Years leaders in both the UK and the UAE.

The course is composed of 3 modules:

Module 1

Early Years Research Project

This is a research project and the flexible element of the programme. It is designed to ensure all trainees are fully prepared to engage with module 2 with confidence and within the context of your particular Early Years environment.

Module 2

Early Years Lead Teacher

This core module is based on the UK Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) programme, also known as Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT). It a level 6 award for those who wish to become experts in working with children in the 0-5 age range.

Module 3

Leadership and Management

Module 3 will cover key aspects of leadership of an early years settings, including foundation stage 2 in the UAE. The module includes sustained CDP on the new Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Course Details

Duration:

  • The course duration is 12 months.

Course fees:

  • Fees are AED45,000 (£9,000).
  • There is a limited introductory 30% discount for a limited number of enrolments.  The discounted price is AED31,500 (£6,300). 
  • Flexible payment options available. 

Applications

  • Please start your application by completing the contact form at the end of this page.
  • You will receive an online application form for you to complete and submit. 
  • Your submitted application will be processed within 7 days.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an online interview.
  • If successful you will be made an offer conditional on qualifications checks & passing professional skills tests.
  • Successful applicants can start at various points throughout the year.

Delivery:

The course is delivered by Orange Moon Education, a consortium of specialist UK government approved early years education training experts.

  • The course is delivered using a blended model using online teaching sessions, small group tutorials, and some face-to-face classroom sessions
  • You will be assigned a link tutor who will provide remote 1-2-1 support as required throughout the programme, and conduct observations of your practice in your setting.
  • You will be expected to spend a short amount of time in an alternative setting. We can help co-ordinate this.
  • Online sessions are delivered via Microsoft Teams, all work is issued and managed using an e-portfolio which will contain your final portfolio of evidence.

Outcomes:

  • You will receive a level 6 Early Years certificate endorsed by the UK awarding body TQUK.
  • Your training will be recognised in the UAE as an overseas level 6 programme.
  • The training will be recognised in the UK as a full level 6, if you complete one of the conversion pathways (see below).

Entry requirements:

You should have at least:

  • GCSE grade 4/5 (grade C) or above in English, Maths and Science.
  • A full level 5 early years qualification OR an honours degree in any subject
  • 3 years paid work experience in employment in a school or early years setting

Progression options: (from £1,500)

In order for you to be a qualified teacher in the UK, you will need to receive Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from the UK Department of Education. You will need to be observed in a school in England and complete a further assessment. Orange Moon Education can convert your UAE programme into QTS through one of several pathways once you are in the UK.

  • Pathway to convert to level 6 Early Years Teacher Status in the UK. 
  • Pathway to convert to a Level 6 Primary Teacher (with QTS) in the UK, Ages 3 – 7 or 5 – 11
  • Pathway to obtain PCGE.

* Please note, you will need to be a graduate with a UK recognised degree to be eligible to enrol on any of the above UK conversion programmes.

About the Orange Moon Education consortium

Orange Moon Education is a UK based training provider approved by the UK Department for Education to deliver teacher training programmes at levels 3, 5, 6 & 7.

Bradford Birth to 19 is approved by the UK Department for Education to deliver teacher training programmes, and has the power to recommend Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to individuals who successfully complete a conversion programme. Bradford Birth to 19 is the professional development arm of St Edmund’s Nursery School and Children’s Centre Services in the UK. It is judged to be one of the best nursery schools in England, having been rated by Ofsted as an outstanding provider for more than a decade.

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Express Interest

If you would like to register your interest in this qualification please complete the enquiry form on the right. We will contact you directly to answer any of your questions. 

We will invite you to our webinar to be hosted in March 2022.