Early Years, Playwork and Education - FdA

Develop your understanding of working with primary-aged children, on our two-year foundation degree course. It's a great option if you're already working in an early years setting or primary school.

Develop your understanding of the theoretical and practical elements of working with primary-aged children. Many of the lectures and assignments will build on your current knowledge and experience.

Modules span a wide range of topics, from childhood learning and development to safeguarding; research methods to professional practice. All of which will provide a solid basis for professional development and further level 6 study.

Alongside lectures, you’ll learn on the job, so you’ll need to have or get a support role (paid or voluntary) in an early years or primary setting.

By the time you complete the course you’ll be able to work confidently in a variety of early years and primary settings, understand the relevant regulations and above all, be able to provide high-quality care and education to young children.

The course will also develop your learning skills – and provides a solid foundation for level 6 studies, teacher training or academic research in the early years sector.