Develop your understanding of working with young children, on this two-year foundation degree course. The course is a great option for existing Early Years practitioners or those who are looking at joining the sector, whilst working with children aged 0-8 years. Expand your understanding of the theoretical and practical elements of working with children aged 0 to 8 years. The lectures and assessment tasks will enhance your knowledge and experience of the Early Years, through teaching and discussion on a wide range of topics; from child development and learning to international perspectives and professional practice. Alongside lectures, you will learn on the job, through participating in placement activities. Therefore you are required to have a position (paid or voluntary) in an Early Years or Primary setting. By the end of the course you will have the knowledge to work within and support, a variety of Early Years and Primary settings. Alongside this comes an increased understanding of relevant legislation's and curricula, the importance of providing high-quality care and education to young children, and an awareness of how you can enhance young children’s experiences to support them in reaching their potential. The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 30 students. Students will be taught one day a week each semester, over two semesters per academic year. The course duration is two academic years.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) Introduction to the EYFS & National Curriculum (15 credits) Planning & Assessing Early Years Opportunities (30 credits) Academic & Professional Practice 1: The Early Years (30 credits) Child Development and Learning (30 credits) Children's Mental Health & Wellbeing (15 credits) YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) Safeguarding Children and Young People (30 credits) International Perspectives of Childhood Education & Care (30 credits) Inequality & Disadvantage in Early Education (15 credits) Literacy & Mathematics in the Early Years (15 credits) Academic & Professional Practice 2: The Early Years (30 credits) A typical 15 credit module is 150 hours includes 36 hours of tutor led delivery and 114 hours of recommended independent study. A typical 30 credit module is 300 hours includes 72 hours of tutor led delivery and 228 hours of recommended independent study. A full-time student should expect to undertake 30 additional hours per week during term-time.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) 60% Course Work 40% Group Activities YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) 60% Course Work 40% Group Activities The following classifications are determined by the above calculation: 70%+ Distinction 60-69% Merit 40-59% Pass 0-39% Fail

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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: LXM1

Institution code: P56

Campus Name: University Centre Peterborough

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Year 1

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EU	8000.0	Year 1
England	8000.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	8000.0	Year 1
Scotland	8000.0	Year 1
Wales	8000.0	Year 1

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University Centre Peterborough
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