**This course is designed for people working in the Early Years Practitioners sector and wish to progress to work as a senior practitioner or on to an early years’ teacher training course. It is a flexible, work-based programme, designed to allow you to continue to work whilst studying and has been developed in association with local employers and professional bodies. This sector-endorsed course is ideal to progress your career if you’re currently a childminder, teaching assistant in the foundation stage, nursery nurse, nursery manager or learning support assistant.** **About the course** During the course, you’ll need to work for at least ten hours per week in an early years post. A statement of support and commitment from your employer/mentor stating that they will be able to meet the full range of roles and responsibilities in the workplace will be needed. Modules may include: - study skills and current initiatives - personal development and professional practice - play, children’s early learning and the curriculum - diversity and social justice - observing in the early years - supporting health and wellbeing - safeguarding children-child protection - meeting individual needs - understanding and supporting behaviour in a learning environment - the early years curriculum in context - managing research in an educational context The course will build on your existing knowledge of children’s development and learning, as well as developing your understanding of current policies and practice in early years settings. You’ll also acquire professional and practical skills such as planning, assessment and teamwork. **Assessment** Your work will be assessed on a continuous basis through reports, presentations and essays. **Your career and progression** You could continue your studies to obtain a full degree, and then, if you wish, progress to Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Work will be assessed on a continuous basis through reports, presentations and essays.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

Deadline are not listed for this Course. 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.

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Institution code: N30

Campus Name: City Hub

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview and asked for suitable references.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	5.5	An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0.

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

Student satisfaction : 73%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

EU	8250.0	Year 1
England	8250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	8250.0	Year 1
Scotland	8250.0	Year 1
Wales	8250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	8250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	8250.0	Year 1

Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College's International Office before submitting an application at: international@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.

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Nottingham
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