FdA Early Years Services (University of Wolverhampton) - Sector Endorsed

Foundation degree

Online

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

This is a three year part-time Higher Education programme, which provides progression for those who have a Level 3 qualification (in a childcare related subject) and relevant work experience. This can be reduced to two and half years through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

It is equivalent to the first two years of a full degree, and has been developed taking into account current government guidelines and initiatives to develop Early Years educators within a professional context in order to improve outcomes for children and their families.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, having all gained experience of working with children. Some work in schools, special schools, pre-schools, day nurseries or are childminders, portage workers, sure start centre workers or family outreach workers. This illustrates the wide experiences our students bring to this course and the vast career opportunities this course can create for those who successfully complete it.


Level 3 qualification (NVQ level three, NNEB diploma, BTEC National Diploma, Diploma in Child Care and Education).
One/two years' experience working with children and families, or in a long term voluntary placement.
Enhanced DBS check.
If you meet the entry requirements, you will be invited to attend an informal interview.

University of Wolverhampton

Upon completion and achievement of FdA Early Years Services at The College, students can apply for a Level 6 top up degree to gain a BA Hons degree. We deliver a BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at The College in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton or students can apply to other institutions to complete their BA (Hons) degree.

Following this, students can enrol onto a teacher training programme (Early Years Teachers, Primary, Post compulsory, SCITT, PGCE) or a Masters qualification at various Higher Education institutions in Social Work or other specialised fields.

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2020

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Subjects

  • Early Years
  • University
  • Examine
  • Curricula
  • Frameworks
  • Children
  • Families
  • Including
  • Safeguarding
  • Wellbeing

Course programme

Course Content

In Year 1, you will explore how children and young people develop and examine safeguarding, including a focus on wellbeing. You will also study the theory behind the importance of the role of play and leisure.

During your second year you will look at children, families and society in a wider social context. You will also examine curricula frameworks and explore theoretical approaches to learning.

In Year 3, you will develop your research skills as you learn how to study children and young people. You will also further enhance your understanding of the social impact that families and communities have on children and young people.

There are modules in Year 1 and Year 2 to engage in practical work based investigations that lead to quality improvement strategies and engage purposefully with reflective thinking.

FdA Early Years Services (University of Wolverhampton) - Sector Endorsed

Price on request