Early Years: Leadership & Management Foundation Degree FdA

Foundation degree

In Surrey

£ 5,300 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Surrey

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course covers a wide range of theoretical perspectives in the field of leadership and management. It includes aspects of education, health and social care which are relevant and necessary for leading and managing in the early years sector. It provides a route into higher education for experienced and committed early years practitioners wanting to progress from level 3 to a foundation degree. You will have the opportunity to draw on your practical experience whilst engaging in a diverse range of theoretical and philosophical debates.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Surrey
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Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LB

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This course is ideal if you are working in an early years setting and want to gain a qualification that will help you develop your leadership and management skills.
It will enable you to 'learn as you earn' by combining workplace learning with part-time study at a local college.
The School of Education at Kingston University is consistently rated among the top education departments in the country by the Guardian UK University league tables.
We design our courses in collaboration with local authorities, schools, colleges and other educational organisations. This ensures you will keep up to date with the latest developments and initiatives.

Level 3 early years qualification (or equivalent)
Employment in an appropriate setting (either paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for the duration of the course
Normally two years' experience in an appropriate setting
The selection process involves interview at your chosen college, selection exercises and a current DBS check.

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Subjects

  • Early Years
  • Leadership
  • Leadership skill
  • Leadership Management
  • Management Strategy
  • Reflective practice
  • Development
  • Professional
  • Child Development
  • Observation
  • Child Protection

Course programme

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1
  • Personal and Professional Development Through Reflective Practice
  • Child Development, Observation and Assessment
  • Child Protection and Ethical Practices of Working With Children
  • Leadership and Management of Identity
Year 2
  • Leadership and Management of the Early Years Setting
  • Early Years Pedagogy and Practice
  • Leadership and Management of the Organisation
  • Special Project

Additional information

International Fee - : 
Year 1 (2019/20): £14,200
Year 2 (2020/21): £14,600

Early Years: Leadership & Management Foundation Degree FdA

£ 5,300 VAT inc.