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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third party materials made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nOriginal image by © rawpixel/123RF  \nISBN 9781292740218  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals in Early Years Professional Leadership for England Specification Issue 2  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page numbers |\n| --- | --- |\n| Reference to ‘Learning Styles’ has been removed. | 4, 49 |\n| Section 3.2.1 English language requirements.\u003Cbr>The English language entry requirements have been revised to improve clarity. | 20 |\n| Removal of Learning Styles from:\u003Cbr>Unit 12 – Managing Children’s Early Education and Care Environments:\u003Cbr>LO1 Analyse the theoretical approaches to facilitate play and learning to support children’s holistic development in a children’s early education and care environment:\u003Cbr>Contemporary Models. | 231 |\n| Removal of Learning Styles from:\u003Cbr>Unit 29 – Innovative Approaches to Children’s Play and Learning Practice:\u003Cbr>LO1 Compare different innovative approaches in early childhood education and care practice, with reference to key literature: Analysis of the Te Whāriki approach (New Zealand) | 446 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nContents  \n1.0 Introduction 1  \n1.1 Qualifications indicated ‘for England’ 1  \n1.2 Qualifications not indicated ‘for England’ 2  \n1.3 The student voice 2  \n1.4 Why choose Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals? 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