Do you want to work with young children? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children, families and communities? If the answer is yes, a career as an early years professional could be for you. You may also have the opportunity to take the Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) pathway in Year Two and Year Three of the course and become an Early Years Teacher. This three-year course will equip you with the necessary expertise to become a successful early years professional, focusing on young children aged 0 to 5 years. It also explores the educational continuum up to eight years. You will become a research informed and reflective practitioner, as well as an expert in the policy and practice in the early years and the care and education of young children. You will also study leadership and multi-agency working in the early years phase and undertake a piece of practitioner research. Placement experiences in each year of the course will enable you to link theory and policy to practice. **EYITT (Early Years Initial Teacher Training)** The BA (Hons) Early Years degree course has been designed to meet Early Years Educator criteria. You will also have the opportunity to achieve Early Years Initial Teacher Training Status alongside the degree. This is an optional pathway in Year Two and Year Three of the course for those who want to become an Early Years Teacher and meet the entry criteria. Successful completion of this pathway will equip you as early years teaching professional with the breadth of knowledge, skills and understanding to work with young children up to five years. Those students not taking the pathway will undertake placements to meet the requirements of the Early Years Educator. Students graduating with this degree will be considered as being an Early Years Educator (Level 3) for the purpose of registration and regulation. **Masters credits** A unique key feature of the BA (Hons) Early Years degree is that it has been designed to develop and challenge academic skills for those students who are considering pursuing postgraduate study. There is an opportunity to achieve 40 Masters credits, by opting to submit the final year assignment ‘Leading Early Years Pedagogy and Practice’ at Masters level.

Year One The Developing Early Years Professional You will explore what it means to be a professional working in the early years sector and look at the professional attributes which you will develop through the course. The Developing Young Child at Play You will be introduced to key areas of early child development, which will include cognitive, social, emotional and physical, speech language, and communication development along with neurological development. Introduction to Planning You will explore the observation, assessment and planning cycle using a variety of observational techniques and assessment methods. It will support your understanding of formative and summative assessment, tracking children progress to plan their next steps and shape young children’s learning opportunities. Working Safely in Partnership You will gain knowledge in the current legislation, policies and procedures that promote children rights and keep them safe from harm. The Child in Society You will begin to develop an understanding of factors that shape current legislation and policy, influencing the concept of childhood. You will explore children’s rights and their effect on the pedagogy of play, examining local, national and global perspectives of childhood. Early Years Introduction to Placement This module is delivered over three terms and allows you to gather a portfolio of evidence to show how you have developed your professional skills to become Early Years Educator. Year Two Effective and Reflective Spaces to Play and Learn Explore research methodologies and ethical practices that seek to involve the voice of the child through participatory methods, taking account of SEND and inclusive practice. Inclusive Practice You will develop an understanding of how to work with a range of children with differing needs and potential barriers to learning and development. Planning for Progress in the Enabling Environment This module will support you to effectively deliver the Early Years Framework, facilitate babies and young children’s progress and development through effective planned experiences. Working with Parents and Partners You’ll explore the importance of effective communication with parents and / or carers and developing professional skills and knowledge in order to engage and positively interact with parents and / or carers. Early Years Initial teacher Training Early Years Professional standards During Year Two and Year Three, you’ll gather evidence within a portfolio to be assessed against the Teachers' Standards (Early Years). Enhancing your Professional Standards During Year Two and Year Three, you’ll gather evidence within a portfolio to be assessed against the Early Years Educator Criteria. Year Three Researching and Reflecting on Early Years Practice You’ll consider epistemological and methodological approaches, ethical issues within research, explore a field of literature related to your own research question, and understand how to interpret, reflect and analyse on literature and data. The Beginnings of Literacy and Mathematics: Laying the Foundations for Children’s Development in Mathematics and English You will learn to critically explore approaches to the teaching of early literacy and mathematics. Leading Early Years Pedagogy and Practice You will critically study, and apply, a range of leadership and management skills, using relevant academic literature and practice experiences. This module will enable you to reflect on your professional practice when leading early years practice and pedagogy. Forest Schools You will experience a range of open-ended activities outdoors, reflecting on the Forest Schools ethos, as well as national and international perspectives.

We use a variety of assessment types to allow you to demonstrate your strengths, including assessed course work and portfolios of evidence. 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: X310

Institution code: N91

Campus Name: Clifton Campus

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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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