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Advanced Professional Certificate in Early Literacy & Numeracy Foundations (Phonics & Number Sense)
The Advanced Professional Certificate in Early Literacy & Numeracy Foundations (Phonics & Number
Sense) equips educators to build secure foundations in reading, writing and early mathematics for
children in early years and primary settings..
Course Overview
The Advanced Professional Certificate in Early Literacy & Numeracy Foundations (Phonics & Number
Sense) equips educators to build secure foundations in reading, writing and early mathematics for
children in early years and primary settings. Informed by the UK Professional Standards Framework
(UKPSF), the science of reading and evidence-based mathematics pedagogy, the programme blends
phonological awareness, systematic phonics, oral language development, vocabulary and
comprehension with number sense, counting principles, early operations and mathematical
reasoning—so children develop confidence, fluency and understanding from the start.
Why This Course is Important?
- Strong starts, fewer gaps: High-quality early literacy and numeracy teaching reduces later intervention needs and raises attainment.
- Evidence-informed practice: Aligns classroom practice with research on phonics, language development and number sense.
- Inclusion and equity: UDL-informed differentiation supports multilingual learners, SEND and varied developmental profiles.
- Professional credibility: Demonstrates advanced expertise for early years/primary roles, subject leadership and coaching.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Explain key theories and research underpinning early literacy, phonics and number sense development.
- Design systematic phonological awareness and phonics sequences that build secure decoding and spelling.
- Integrate oral language, vocabulary and comprehension instruction into daily literacy routines.
- Develop children’s number sense, counting, subitising and early calculation using concrete–pictorial–abstract (CPA) approaches.
- Plan play-based and structured learning that integrates literacy and numeracy across the early curriculum.
- Use formative and summative assessment to identify strengths, misconceptions and emerging difficulties.
- Differentiate teaching for diverse learners, including multilingual children, SEND and those at risk of delay.
- Engage families and colleagues in supporting early literacy and numeracy at home and in wider provision.
Target Audience
- Early years practitioners, reception and early primary/elementary teachers
- Literacy and numeracy/early years coordinators and subject leaders
- Teaching assistants and learning support staff working in early years and KS1/early grades
- Academic developers, coaches and L&D leads supporting early childhood programmes
Entry Requirements
- Teaching/training experience in early years or primary education recommended (or completion of a Teaching and Learning certificate).
- Proficiency in English (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent suggested).
- Commitment to evidence-informed, inclusive practice with young children.
Programme Structure & Modules
- Developmental trajectories in language, literacy and early mathematics
- UKPSF context; links to early years/primary curriculum expectations and frameworks (awareness)
- Phonological/phonemic awareness: rhyme, syllables, onset–rime, phoneme-level skills
- Systematic phonics: grapheme–phoneme correspondence, blending, segmenting, encoding and common errors
- Dialogic teaching, rich talk and story-based approaches
- Explicit vocabulary instruction and early comprehension strategies (retell, prediction, inference at age-appropriate level)
- Counting principles, subitising, comparison and part–whole relationships
- CPA approaches to early addition, subtraction and early algebraic thinking (patterns, relationships)
- Planning meaningful, integrated literacy–numeracy experiences in play and routines
- Grouping, small-group instruction, guided reading/working and learning centres
- Observational assessment, running records, phonics checks and early numeracy screeners
- Using assessment information to plan next steps and design proportionate interventions
- UDL-informed differentiation for differing readiness and profiles
- Supporting SEND, EAL/multilingual children and those experiencing disadvantage; working with specialists (awareness)
- Partnering with parents/carers; home learning environments and practical take-home strategies
- Using simple indicators and progress data to inform planning, evaluate impact and contribute to quality review
Awarding Body
Whitestone International College of Innovation
United Kingdom
Qualification Type
Advanced Professional Certificate
(Industry-aligned, regulated qualification issued by Whitestone International College of Innovation, UK)
Delivery Mode
Classroom – London (UK) / Dubai (UAE) campuses
Live Online – Instructor-led virtual sessions
Blended Learning –Pre-study materials + practice labs + peer planning/review + capstone mentoring
Duration
4 days (intensive) or 2 weeks (part time)
CPD Hours: 28–32 hours
- Assessment: Practice portfolio (plans, assessment artefacts, intervention and family engagement resources) + micro-teach/lesson segment + capstone presentation
- Certification: Successful participants receive the Advanced Professional Certificate in Early Literacy & Numeracy Foundations (Phonics & Number Sense) from Whitestone International College of Innovation (UK).
- Ready-to-use phonics sequences, number sense activities, observation templates and intervention planning tools
- Immediate uplift in early literacy and numeracy quality, with clearer evidence for inspection and review
- UK-issued advanced certificate supporting progression to Diploma programmes and subject/phase leadership roles
Informed by the UKPSF, evidence from the science of reading and early mathematics research, inclusive pedagogy and UDL principles, and sector expectations for early years/primary quality assurance and enhancement—adapted for international contexts.
Programme Fees
Clear Fee Structure With No Hidden Costs
£
675
Per Course
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Industry-focused programmes with global standards.
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Practical skills for real-world success.
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Academic excellence with career-ready outcomes.
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