Early Years Education, Foundation Degree (North Kent College)
Foundation degree
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Foundation degree
Overview
This is a two year programme of study leading to a foundation degree for those working in the early years sector in day nurseries, nursery classes and schools and the term; 'early years' is defined as Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1.
This programme appeals to existing managers and professionals who wish to increase their level of qualifications and develop their CPD opportunities as well as teaching assistants, learning support assistants, other agency workers who wish to develop their skills and qualifications.
The programme also attracts candidates who wish to diversify and change career focus, sometimes after being involved in early years through their own children. It is also increasingly popular with students leaving sixth-forms or colleges, or for those who regard the foundation degree followed by a university BA Hons (Top-up) year at as an alternative to attending university.
The teaching team is supportive and classes are small and person-centred. Tutorials are offered regularly to coach students for success. Further support is also provided by a mentor in the professional setting and a liaison officer who will visit settings to discuss aspects of practice and provide evidence for the CPD aspect of the programme.
The programme is provided by the University of Greenwich and taught at North Kent College.
Outcomes
The aims of the programme are:
To provide an engaging programme of study which encourages outstanding standards of expertise and knowledge
To provide employers with highly qualified staff with increased development of management and team working skills
To produce practitioners with strengthened understanding of the holistic development of children and families within current social and political attitudes and educational frameworks.
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Entry requirements
Applicants should have:
48 UCAS points
One A-level or Level 3 vocational qualification (for example, NVQ3, BTEC Extended Diploma or AVCE)
English GCSE at grade A-C
Applicants are expected to have strong aptitude and interest in working with children in early years and must provide, from their employer, confirmation of employment (or in special circumstances a voluntary position) in an appropriate setting at Foundation Stage or Key Stage 1, for a minimum of three full days a week. (Please note: playgroups and after-school/breakfast clubs and child minding are not...
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Subjects
- Early Years
- Teaching
- University
- Team Training
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.
Professional Practice 1 (30 credits)
Children and Families (30 credits)
Learning and Development through Play (30 credits)
Working in Multi-Agency Teams (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.
Professional Practice 2 (30 credits)
Impact Project (30 credits)
Safeguarding Children's Welfare (30 credits)
Birth to Eight (30 credits)
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Early Years Education, Foundation Degree (North Kent College)