Foundation Degree in Early Years, Level 5

Heart of Worcestershire College

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In Redditch

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    Course

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    Redditch

You will complete a range of course work, including case studies, presentations, essay, reflective practice tasks, portfolios and work-based learning. There are no formal examinations. What can I do next You may want to top-up your qualification to an honours degree in Integrated Working with Children and Families. After the top-up, you may wish to apply for a PGCE (Qualified Teacher Status) or the Early Years Teacher Status courses (providing you have a grade C in maths, English and science at GCSE). Course Modules –– Competence in Practice (Year 1 and Year 2)

–– Understanding Children’s Development and Learning

–– Supporting Learning and Development in Practice

–– Protecting and Safeguarding

–– Positive Learning Environments

–– Investigating the Key Features of Quality

–– Evaluating and Developing the Curriculum

–– Reflecting: Responding and Learning: Practice and Self

–– Practice/ Work Based Enquiry: improving quality in early years settings Apply Now Let's Talk Start Date

September 2017 Qualifications / Level

Level 5 Study Type

Part Time Locations

Osprey House Redditch

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Redditch (Worcestershire)
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Albert Street, Redditch B97 4de

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  • English
  • Part Time
  • Early Years
  • IT
  • Quality
  • Quality Training

Course programme

Course overview Are you passionate about the quality of education and care children receive? Do you aspire to have a positive impact on the quality of provision? Are you looking for an alternative route into teaching or to work with children and families? Then our Foundation Degree in Early Years will enable you to develop your personal and professional qualities to further your career in early years. Throughout the course you will cover modules in Child Development, Children as Learners, The Early Years Curriculum, Child Protection and other relevant areas of study. This course requires you to work in an Ofsted approved setting, either as an employee or volunteer for at least seven hours per week, while attending college for one day per week Entry requirements 54 UCAS points from a level 3 qualification, plus English language at a grade ‘C’. An alternative assessment is available for students who do not have GCSE English at ‘C’. As a part-time student, if you do not hold the above qualifications, you will be considered on the basis of prior experience. You will also need a current police clearance to work with young children (Enhanced DBS check) and attend an interview.

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Study Type Part Time

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