FdA Childhood Studies Level 4 and 5
GCSE
In Huntington
Description
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Type
GCSE
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Location
Huntington
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Start date
Different dates available
The foundation degree is aimed at existing early years practitioners, working in a wide variety of settings. It has been designed to meet the requirements of Every Child Matters: Change for Children, and early years professionals who work with children from birth to eight
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Subjects
- IT
- Early Years
- English
- Maths
Course programme
The course will have a combination of college sessions, workplace practice, and independent study.
At level 4, topics you will study relate to children’s development and learning, principles of play and learning, safeguarding, the rights of the child, multi-agency working and developing parent partnerships.
At level 5, you will explore issues relating to current educational and legislative practice and be involved in independent research. You will consider international perspectives of learning and historical theories of childhood. There will also be a focus on supporting children with special educational needs.
Entry Requirements
- Significant experience of working with children in an early years setting as a volunteer or through paid employment.
- You will need to undertake 18 hours per week in a relevant placement if not currently employed in an early years setting.
- You must have the equivalent of a level 3 CACHE, BTEC or NVQ in a related subject and at least two GCSEs, including grade C in English language and maths or equivalent level 2 qualification.
- You will complete English and maths assessments as part of the interview process.
Entry Requirements
- Significant experience of working with children in an early years setting as a volunteer or through paid employment.
- You will need to undertake 18 hours per week in a relevant placement if not currently employed in an early years setting.
- You must have the equivalent of a level 3 CACHE, BTEC or NVQ in a related subject and at least two GCSEs, including grade C in English language and maths or equivalent level 2 qualification.
- You will complete English and maths assessments as part of the interview process.
FdA Childhood Studies Level 4 and 5