Full Time Foundation Degree- Early Years (Senior Practitioners)

Foundation Degree Early Years Professional Status

• Subject area:Care child/health/social
• Course type:Full time

Course description
The early years are rightly regarded as being the crucial time in a child's learning and this exciting course reflects the growing interest now taken by educationalists in this field. This degree brings together a number of academic disciplines including psychology, health care, educational studies and sociology. It is structured to provide an inter-agency focus and integrates the methods and insights of the various disciplines which contribute to our understanding of childhood. The Early Years Foundation Degree was developed in partnership with Oxford Brookes University which validates the degree. It is endorsed by the sector and is designed for practitioners who are working in a variety of early years settings with families, playgroups and in schools and nurseries.
Employers have been directly involved in the design of the programme, which will build upon the practical work you are already undertaking in the workplace to provide clear links between practice and theory.
Students will study the following modules:
Year 1
Studying Policy and Practice
Learning, Development and the Foundation Stage (including Child Development 1)
Inclusion in the Early Years
Communication, Language and Literacy in the Foundation Stage
Mathematical Development in the Foundation Stage
Physical, Creative Development and Knowledge and Understanding of the World.
Year 2
Child Development 2
Child Protection
Socio-emotional Impact of Health Issues on Children
Management in Early Years Settings
The Roles of Other Professionals in Early Years
Research Policy and Practice
You will attend college for one afternoon and evening per week but much learning will be undertaken in your workplace.
Final award
Foundation Degree (Arts) in Early Years ( Sector-endorsed)
Entry requirements
You should have a minimum of three years relevant work experience and a current role in a relevant workplace setting.
You will also need:
An appropriate A-Level or Vocational A-Level or
NVQ Level 3 or
Appropriate vocationally relevant NQF Level 3 qualification or
An Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Early Years or
Another appropriate subject.
If you wish to apply you will need a reference from your head teacher or line manager (if appropriate) and the active support of your colleagues.
Additional information
Applications are though UCAS. UCAS code OXFD 66 X314 FdA /AW.
Fees for 2009-2010 will be £1285. All Fees are payable to Oxford Brookes University at enrolment.
Student support is available for this degree.

*Students aged 16-18 will not be required to pay the full course fee, in most cases your fee will not exceed £150.

Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s)
CHAB305P Abingdon Campus 2 year Sep 2010 Wednesday
CHWC305P Witney Campus 2 year Sep 2010 Monday