Early Years - Sector Endorsed

Course Content

Award:
Foundation Degree, FdA (awarded by the University of Plymouth)

What's it all about?:
The Foundation Degree in Early years was developed in response to Government initiatives to introduce a graduate workforce within early years settings.

Course modules include child development, multi-agency working, child protection and the role of the senior practitioner, which will help to support further development of reflective practice.

Progression:
Subject to specific requirements, this foundation degree is designed typically to:
• build upon students' level 3 achievement and provide the competencies, knowledge and understanding required at senior practitioner level
• provide the first two years learning towards an ordinary or honours degree linked to a programme of initial teacher training
• provide the first two years learning towards another degree in the early years, care or play work areas.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:

• CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education, BTEC National Diploma in Early Years.

equivalent qualifications e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education

You should have at least two years experience as a practitioner at level 3 (Current or within the last two years). Candidates also need to have GCSE English language at grade C or an equivalent qualification. Those wishing to progress to primary teacher training must have a grade C or equivalent in English, maths and science.

Duration: Two years Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

This course is intended to develop students who are reflective practitioners, with an ability to understand and apply the principles of evidence based practice. The course will involve you in working with colleagues in the work - place to evaluate and reflect on own and others practices.

The course involves studying modules which are directly related to the work place to enable you to:

This foundation degree, which is endorsed by the early years sector, covers the following core learning outcomes:
• assess, review and update own knowledge of significant and emerging theory and practice
• contribute to the protection of children from abuse
• work with other professionals
• develop, implement and evaluate specific plans and activities to meet individual needs of children
• assess and enhance the intellectual and cognitive development of children
• assess and enhance the personal, social and emotional development of children
• work with parents to enhance their children's learning and development
• provide information to support decision making
• develop own resources
• enable children to participate confidently and effectively in activities
• evaluate and use ICT to support children's learning and development
• manage sessions with groups of children.

In addition, a minimum of two learning outcomes from the route specific sections need to be taken. These route specific outcomes relate to working with babies in partnership with parents, working with the curriculum, assisting teachers and play work.

When can I study?:
Thursdays, 9.30am - 6.00pm

Are there any exams?:
Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests, in-class discussions, presentations, group work and assessment of competence in the workplace.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
25 September 2009

End Date:
24 September 2011

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£990 per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £247.50 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £247.50 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Higher

Course Code:
UX2828

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply Now

Start Date:
25 September 2010

End Date:
24 September 2012

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£990 per year. There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £247.50 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £247.50 per year

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
Higher

Course Code:
UX2828

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.