- Develop your knowledge and understanding of theory and research which underpins effective practice within the early years. - Learn about current effective practice with babies, toddlers and young children. - Study alongside your work, allowing you to apply what you learn directly to your career. This sector-endorsed course combines theoretical lectures with hands-on work, allowing you to gain a foundation degree while working in practice. **How you learn** The foundation degree is a full-time course but you only attend university one afternoon or evening a week, and engage in online and self-directed learning activities, allowing you to fit your studies around your other commitments. You must be working or in a long-term voluntary position within an early years setting during the course, as the emphasis is on work-based learning. **You learn through** - lectures and seminars - group activities - reflecting on experiences - self-directed study **Applied learning Live projects** You will apply what you learn in the classroom to your current work, enabling you to build on your skills in practice. You also examine your own academic and professional development. This ensures that you can reflect on new learning and that it is embedded into your everyday practice.

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. **Year 1 Compulsory modules** Children's Development Enabling Environments In The Early Years Health And Well Being Outdoor Play In The Early Years Play And The Practitioner Role Reflective Practice **Final year Compulsory modules** Children's Development 2 Economic Well Being Inclusive Practice Safeguarding Children And Young People Working In Teams Working With Families And Communities

Coursework Practicals

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: U8H7

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

All applicants must have at least one years full time equivalent experience working in the sector and level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy. Applications are welcomed from experienced practitioners, working in settings who have vocational level three qualifications such as BTEC or Cache diploma. Where applicants can demonstrate substantial experience in the sector we may accept a lower level of achievement at level 3 (such as NVQ). Whilst on the course you must be able to fulfil the academic demands including information/communications technology requirements. All applicants must have at least one years full time equivalent experience working or volunteering in the sector and level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy. A requirement of the course is that you are working in either a paid or voluntary role within an early years setting for at least two days per week for the duration of the course. Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or above at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/teaching-and-education/fda-early-years/full-time/2021

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

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

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting this course in 2021/22 are £9,250 per year. Our tuition fees for International/EU students are also yet to be confirmed, however you can see the course page on the Sheffield Hallam Website for more information.

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB