This degree programme offers an exciting opportunity for those within the field of early years care and education to extend their study at HE level. It also provides further career or qualification opportunities for those working with children nought to eight years.
The minimum age is 18 years on or before the of the commencement of the programme, sufficient and appropriate prior experience in Childcare or appropriate level 3 qualification, potential for successful study at HE level. commitment to study and work in the sector and commitment to the work-experience component.
Assessment is by assignments, presentations and portfolios
Students completing the programme can progress onto the final year of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies and then apply for initial teacher training programmes or Early Years Professional status training and development.
Graduates from this programme can expect to access a wide variety of careers, including management of early year's settings and local authority work in support of young children.
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Teaching and learning strategies include lectures, group work, presentations, work-based learning, projects and seminars.
Course Outline
Work-based Learning; Higher Learning Skills; Children's Learning and Development; Understanding Childhood; Introduction to Inclusive Practice; Early Childhood Pedagogy and Play; Areas of Learning; Literacy, Science, Numeracy; Children's Learning and Technology; Multi-Professional Working with Parents and Carers; Children's Health and Wellbeing and Safeguarding Children.
Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.
Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.
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