Course Summary

This course provides extensive knowledge of professional development, the Early Years curriculum along with communication, values & leadership for advanced Early Years Practitioners. You will gain an understanding of the stages and sequences of brain development, physical development and social skills. Most significantly, you will gain professional status enabling you to work with children or progress to university to complete an Early Years Degree, Teaching Degree or a Degree in Childhood studies. The course is most suitable for those working within the early years and education sector. It is also suitable for those who would like to become school teachers, manage within the early years sector or work within the education sector with children. The course is made up of units which are taught within class and assessed through: • Observations • Powerpoint presentations • Reflective accounts • Essays • Witness Statements This course includes placement which enables learners to work with babies and children within primary schools, nurseries and early years settings. After the HND a Top-up to a full Degree may be possible. After the HNC – you could ask to transfer to the second year of a degree. Again, contact the University's admission team direct after searching the course on the UCAS website. Or you could continue at Harlow College and complete your HND. You could progress into management roles, Early Years and Primary teacher training, social work and educational psychologist.

Course Details - Modules

HNC Module Level Credit 1. Professional Development Through Reflective Practice 2. Communication, Values and Leadership for Advanced Early Years Practitioners 3. Theories of Development and Progress – Birth to Seven Years, 11 Months 4. Early Years Curriculum, Play and Learning 8. Safeguarding, Children’s Welfare and Child Protection 9. Creating Safe Environments in Early Years Settings Specialist Units 7. Issues Affecting Children’s Behaviour 8. Safeguarding, Children’s Welfare and Child Protection 9. Creating Safe Environments in Early Years Settings 10. Supporting Quality Improvement in Early Years Settings HND Module Level Credit 1. Professional Development Through Reflective Practice 2. Communication, Values and Leadership for Advanced Early Years Practitioners 3. Theories of Development and Progress – Birth to Seven Years, 11 Months 4. Early Years Curriculum, Play and Learning 7. Issues Affecting Children’s Behaviour 8. Safeguarding, Children’s Welfare and Child Protection 9. Creating Safe Environments in Early Years Settings 10. Supporting Quality Improvement in Early Years Settings Specialist Units Module Level Credit 5. The Whole Child Approach in Early Years Practice 6. Developing Research Skills for Early Years Practice 11. Fundamentals of Early Years Longitudinal Study 12. Health Promotion for Advanced Early Years Practitioners 16. Contemporary Issues in Child Health 18. Effective Leadership in Advanced Early Years Practice 19. Diversity, difference and inclusions in Early years settings *These modules may be subject to change

Course Details – Assessment Method

The % of each of the following for the HND: • Written assessment 60% • Mind Mapping 5% • Presentations 5% • Discussions 10% • Practical assessments 10% • Action research 10% The HND has a compulsory placement requirement of 800 hours over the two years. For the HNC year or year 1, this placement is met by students working 2 days a week minimum, paid or unpaid in a setting for a total of 600 hours. Please note this must include 100 hours minimum in each of the three ages, under 2yrs, 2yrs-4yrs and 5yrs -7yrs. This makes up 300 hours of the required 600 for the first year. In the second year the students must complete an additional 200 hours in a setting/age range of their choice.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: HDEY

Institution code: H23

Campus Name: Harlow College

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Direct Entry to Year 2 (top-up year) : Successful completion of HNC ECEC

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Entry requirements GCSE English & Maths grade C or 4/5. Relevant Level 3 qualification, e.g. BTEC, UAL, A Level, Access to HE Diploma etc. 64 UCAS tarrif points. Clear DBS check. Mature students may have commensurate work/business /industry related experience that may be considered

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.harlow-college.ac.uk/study-options/higher-national-certificate-diploma/item/early-years-education-advanced-practice-higher-national-certificate-diploma

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 5990.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5990.0 Year 1
Scotland 5990.0 Year 1
Wales 5990.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Included in the fee: £10 free printing per year. All tuition and assessment.

Provider information

Velizy Avenue
Harlow
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Essex
CM20 3EZ

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