This degree will develop a broad understanding of children's learning, development and education from birth to early adolescence (0 – 11) with a focus on theory, policy and practice. Explore how children learn and develop through their behaviour, cultural perspectives and the effect of the environment. As you develop and broaden your understanding of childhood, you will undertake research enquiries and placement opportunities, enabling you to reflect critically on perspectives of childhood. The broad range of modules available within this course gives opportunities for you to develop both personally as a learner and professionally by incorporating the world of work and global perspectives into your studies. Key transferable skills are embedded in the modules, and are reinforced whilst working alongside experienced practitioners. You’ll have the opportunity for work-based learning in a variety of settings, including the chance to undertake an international experience. This experience, along with the core modules you will study, will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of how to work successfully as a practitioner in the childhood sector.

Year One Professional and Academic Skills You will be introduced to the themes of academic skills, reflective practice and professional / transferable skills and how these areas can be developed in order to be successful. Ethical Research with Children How practitioners support their practice and how they observe and work ethically with children, to acquire and linking theory and practice. Including all Learners You will explore inclusion and the meaning of inclusive practice to support children’s learning and development. You will consider a range of approaches to create inclusive environments to support all learners from 0 to 11. Learning and Pedagogical Approaches You will explore the ways which young children (0 – 11) learn in a variety of contexts while developing your skills as an educational practitioner. Children’s Rights and Identity You will explore how childhoods have changed over time and through different social contexts. This module will enable you to look in depth at children’s rights, how they are understood and their influence on a child’s identity, learning and development. Supporting Children’s Learning and Development through Play Explore how children (0 – 11) learn and develop through play in a variety of contexts and environments. This module will support your understanding of the importance of play in children’s learning and development and the skills needed to support play as a practitioner. Year Two Enriching Learning Explore specialist professional and academic approaches in relation to supporting childhood learning and development from across a range of education-based disciplines. Becoming a Researcher You will work within a team on a piece of research to develop your understanding of all aspects of research design, including research methodologies, approaches and methods. Global Childhoods You will explore and evaluate a range of approaches to children’s learning and development in society from a global and community perspective. You’ll also engage in individual investigation in an international or UK placement experience. Social Constructions of Childhood You will explore how the concept of childhood is socially constructed – by the times and places in which children live and with the individuals involved in shaping their experience. Supporting Children’s Transitions (in Children’s Learning and Development) Explore the lived experience of children in relation to their transition experiences in a holistic context and with links to the complexity of family life. Year Three Research Dissertation You’ll use your experience of the course so far to construct a dissertation that enables you to acquire and link theory and practice that supports your development as an informed educational researcher and reflective practitioner. Leadership and Management The module aims to support you in developing the knowledge, skills and understanding to lead practice in your future career. You’ll also reflect critically on the relevance of this to your own professional attributes and employability. Children’s Mental Health and Well-being This module will teach you how to support children with mental health needs using relevant strategies and approaches. Learn about the holistic development of children through the theories, research and policies related to mental health and measures of well-being. Sustainable Childhoods This module will enable you to gain an understanding of what is meant by a ‘sustainable childhood’ and consider a range of theoretical models and underlying viewpoints which underpin the notion of sustainable childhoods. Supporting Healthy Lifestyles You will explore the impact of external influences such as mass media, child public health, poverty, nutrition, diet, mental health issues and how they contribute to the development of children. You will learn how to plan health promotional activities to promote healthy lifestyles and well-being for children and families.

We use a variety of assessment types to allow you to demonstrate your strengths across a number of skills sets. There are no formal exams during this course.

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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: X391

Institution code: N91

Campus Name: Clifton Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

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Student satisfaction : 70%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Tuition fees for 2022 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2021 are £9250. The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.

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