Develop your ability as a reflective practitioner, by exploring links between theoretical perspectives and current practice and learning how to think critically about current policy This 2 year full-time course is ideal if you already have an Early Years qualification at Level 3 and want to increase your knowledge. It is an ideal course for students who have a classroom assistant qualification who now want to learn more abut children and their families. Students need to demonstrate they have previous experience with working with children before embarking on this Level 4 Foundation Degree. The course, which is validated by the University of Gloucestershire, takes place over two evenings a week and one of these evenings is delivered electronically through web based activities and webinars. In addition, there are also three innovative learning weekends. If you’re not quite sure whether you can afford the time or the money to go onto a full degree course at a University, but still want to work towards that goal, then a Foundation Degree is the option for you. By enrolling onto a Foundation Degree you will still have the opportunity to work and put what you learn into practice. All entrants must be employed (or undertaking substantial voluntary work) in the sector for the duration of the course.

The course is made up of the following mandatory units: Year 1 EYF401 Learning and skills development EYF402 Reflection on work based practice EYF403 Children & young people’s development & wellbeing EYF404 Perspectives of childhood EYF405 Contemporary challenges in safeguarding EYF406 Beyond inclusive practice EYF407 Moving to Outstanding. Year 2 EYF501 Professionalism in the Early Years EYF502 Emerging developmental theory and research EYF503 Planning and Assessing children’s learning EYF504 Perspectives in play EYF505 Partnership with parents EYF506 Leading and managing in the Early Years sector EYF507 Developing a Forest school EYF508 Child initiated learning within the community.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: X310

Institution code: G45

Campus Name: Gloucester

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Year 1

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced
IELTS (Academic)	4.5	Across all skills.
TOEFL (iBT)	53.0

To study Higher Education at Gloucestershire College, normally applicants will be required to have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent). The College will consider Functional Skills Qualification in English and Maths at Level 2. The ability to demonstrate the required level of proficiency in English and Maths, through an appropriate assessment at the College’s discretion may be considered. All decisions are based on an applicant's individual circumstances and the College will approach each application on a case by case basis.

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England	7700.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	7700.0	Year 1
Scotland	7700.0	Year 1
Wales	7700.0	Year 1

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Gloucestershire College
Princess Elizabeth Way
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Cheltenham
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