Level 4
Diploma
Level 4 Diploma in Early Childhood Education
120 credits one year Online
Subject pathway
OTHM Early Childhood Education courses
3 OTHM Early Childhood Education qualifications from Level 4 to Level 5, all online with LSIB. Progress one level at a time with full credit transfer.
Level 4
1 qualificationsLevel 5
2 qualifications
Level 5
Diploma
Level 5 Diploma in Early Childhood Education
120 credits one year Online
Level 5
Extended Diploma
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Early Childhood Education
240 credits two years Online
Frequently asked questions
Which OTHM Early Childhood Education qualifications does LSIB offer?
LSIB offers 3 OTHM 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 with GCSEs or equivalent, Level 4 after Level 3 or A-levels, Level 5 after Level 4, Level 6 after Level 5, Level 7 with a degree or senior experience.
Are OTHM Early Childhood Education qualifications recognised?
Yes. They are regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications, and are accepted for progression by UK and international universities.
How are OTHM Early Childhood Education courses assessed?
By written assignments for each unit, marked by LSIB and externally verified by OTHM; there are no exams.
Can I progress from one Early Childhood Education level to the next?
Yes. Completing a level gives you the credits to enrol on the next OTHM level in Early Childhood Education, up to Level 5 at LSIB.
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Apply online in five minutes, or ask admissions which level fits your background.
Last reviewed 18 October 2026Source: OTHM qualification specifications