Higher Education · Lichfield

Coming soon

Higher education is coming to Lichfield.

Eagles Consultancy and Heart of Worcestershire College are developing a new blended HNC and HND pathway in Early Years Professional Leadership for England.

  • Planned January 2027
  • Lichfield, Staffordshire
  • Level 4 and Level 5
  • Online and face-to-face
Stay updated See what is planned

What we are developing

A practical route from Level 3 into higher education.

Designed for early-years professionals who want to strengthen their practice, develop as leaders and continue progressing.

01

Level 4 HNC

A broad professional foundation covering child development, play, safeguarding, inclusion and reflective practice.

02

Level 5 HND

Progress into leadership, mentoring, research, quality improvement and the management of early-years provision.

03

Blended in Lichfield

Guided online learning, scheduled face-to-face teaching and essential workplace experience in early-years settings.

Who should follow the launch

Ready for your next professional step?

The proposed pathway is intended for people with relevant Level 3 qualifications who want to progress within early years education and care.

  • Early-years practitioners
  • Room leaders and deputies
  • Developing nursery managers
  • Teaching assistants moving into early years

Stay updated

Be the first to hear when course details are confirmed.

Join the update list for information about the January 2027 intake, entry requirements, delivery dates, fees and applications.

Contact Eagles Consultancy and ask to receive updates about the Lichfield Early Years HNC/HND.

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