Course Summary

This programme is designed for those who wish to, or already, work or volunteer in an Early Years setting and want to progress their career within the sector. The purpose of the programme is to produce highly capable and well qualified early years practitioners working within the 0-5 years age range. On successful completion of the course, you will have developed an awareness of current educational issues and policies, the impact these have on your role and on the development of children and babies in your care. The programme will extend and progress your knowledge and understanding of the needs and characteristics of young children to enable you to support and develop inclusive environments.

Course Details - Modules

Modules in the programme will normally include: Level 4 • Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts and Safeguarding • Child Development and Learning through Play • Using Information and Communication Technology to Support Learning • Inclusive Educational Environments • Health and Wellbeing in Early Childhood • Early Years Foundation Stage 1 Level 5 • Professional Studies and Work-based Contexts 2, with Leadership and Supervising in Early Years Provision • Understanding Behaviour in Teaching and Learning • Working with Families and Other Professional Practitioners • Introduction to Current Issues in Education • Creative Teaching and Learning and Curriculum Frameworks • Practice-based Research Project

Course Details – Assessment Method

Research, Projects, Presentations with supporting papers, Written Assignments, Portfolios, Evaluation of given case studies, Reports, Poster presentations and/or Electronic presentations.

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: FEY1

Institution code: N06

Campus Name: Nelson Campus

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


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 8250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8250.0 Year 1
Scotland 8250.0 Year 1
Wales 8250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Scotland Road
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Nelson
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