**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– Kingston is number one in London and third in the UK for Education (Guardian League Tables 2021).
– You can earn while you learn. This course combines workplace learning (a minimum of 16 hours per week) with part-time study at a local partner college. Once you complete the course, you’ll have 240 academic credits.
– You’ll be assessed through a variety of assignments. There are no written exams.
**About this course**
This Sector-Endorsed Foundation Degree in Early Years (SEFDEY) approved course enables you to combine academic study with learning at your place of work. It’s run in collaboration with partner colleges across London and Surrey, which means you can study at a location that suits you.
The course covers a wide range of critical and contemporary issues in the field of Early Years education. It explores the voice of the child, international perspectives, child protection, pedagogical approaches, communication theories and multi-professional practice.
You’ll examine theoretical and practice-based knowledge to support approaches to working with children from birth to five years of age.
Course Details - Modules
Foundation Year 1 Core:
Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice.
Child Development, Observation and Assessment.
Child Protection and Ethical Practices of Working with Children.
Foundation Year 1 Optional:
Inclusive Education and Interprofessional Perspectives.
Foundation Year 2 Core:
Historical and International Perspectives of Early Years Education.
Special Project.
Foundation Year 2 Optional:
Early Years Pedagogy and Practice.
Effective Communication Skills.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Teaching includes lectures, work-based learning activities, presentations, tutorials, online learning, workshops and seminars. In addition you will be supported by a work-based professional advocate and tutors in your respective colleges.
Progress is measured by assignments, demonstration of professional competence in work-based situations, and practical demonstrations that apply the knowledge you have gained. There are no written exams.
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:
X110
Institution code:
K84
Campus Name:
Kingston College
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
• Level 3 early years qualification (or equivalent).
• Employment in an appropriate setting (either paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for the duration of the course.
• Normally two years' experience in an appropriate setting.
The selection process involves interview at your chosen college, selection exercises and a current DBS check
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
