Full time Early Years Foundation Degree

Early Years Foundation Degree
This programme is offered in partnership with the University of Greenwich. The sector-endorsed Foundation Degree in Early Years has received DfES and Sure Start recognition and will open the doors to a wide range of future career opportunities in early years. Covering current theoretical perspectives on early years education and care, the course has been specifically designed for students who are currently working in or those who have aspirations to work in an early years setting at senior practitioner level. The qualification can, after a brief bridging programme, allow entry to the final year of several University of Greenwich degrees, including those in Education Studies, Childhood Studies, Education and Training, Youth and Community Studies, or to a relevant combined honours degree.

Course Content:
The programme has a solid core based on child development and early years practice. The programme comprises 14 courses, 12 of which are worth 15 credits. The remaining two courses Professional Practice Portfolios 1 and 2 for students enrolled on the taught programme are each worth 30 credits. Successful completion of the full programme therefore leads to 240 credits. Core courses include:

Level 1:

& Social Education (PSE) of the child

Level 2:
Students can specialise at this level and can choose from optional courses related to the curriculum at Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1.

• Personal and professional development 2
• Working with young children
• Child protection

Vocational Relevance:
This qualification is highly relevant to workforce reform within the early years sector and the governments strategy to find a route for 40% of the early years workforce to be trained to degree level.

Awarding body:
University of Greenwich
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UCAS points:
Credit Points year 1: 120 Credit Points year 2: 120

Attendance Requirements:
Part-time. Fridays 9.00am-5.00pm

Entry Requirements:
All applicants should: A Level 3 qualification in a related are and employment with children, paid or voluntary, for at least two days a week Some direct entry places are avilable if you have at least two A Levels and can demonstrate a committment to working with children. All applicants will be asked to attend an interview.

Accreditation of Prior Learning / Experience:
This is available and will be considered on an individual basis at interview.

Entry Process:
All applicants will be invited to a personal interview.

Assessment:
Students will be assessed on the basis of written assignments, reports, projects, timed assessments and reflective evaluations. All assessment methods will be closely linked to working practice.

Progression Routes:
The qualification can, after a brief bridging programme, allow entry to the final year of several University of Greenwich degrees. It also provides a path to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via the Registered Teachers Programme (RTP).

Career Options:
Students successfully completing this course will improve their prospects of career progression, with roles such as a senior early years practitioner, centre manager and early years teacher possible.

Related Courses:
The College also offers the Foundation Degree in Learning Support, designed for experienced Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants working with learners of any age (including adults).

Fees

Year : Description : Under 19 : Over 19 & on benefits : Over 19 : Overseas
09/10 : Tuition : £1,400.00 : £1,400.00 : £1,400.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Material : £25.00 : £25.00 : £25.00 : £25.00
09/10 : Exams : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00 : £0.00
09/10 : Trips
09/10 : Kit
Fees subject to change please enquire on application. For courses lasting more than one year, please note that the fees given above are for the first year only. Similar fees will be due for each subsequent year of the course and will be subject to an inflationary increase on the first year fees.

Sessions

Year : Full or Part-time : Level : Start date : End date : Day : Start time : End time
09/10 : PT : Higher Education : 21/9/2009 : 25/6/2010 : : N/A : N/A
09/10 : FT : Higher Education : 21/9/2009 : 25/6/2010 : : N/A : N/A