**Please note, that all courses are updated regularly. Please check www.tameside.ac.uk for more information** The Foundation Degree in Early Years comprises of 240 credits: 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5. Each module is worth 20 credits and you will study six modules at Level 4 across Year 1 and Year 2, Semester 1. You then study six modules at Level 5 across Year 2, Semester 2 and Year 3. The course covers the following units: **Year 1** Practice - based Enquiry Promoting Positive Relationships Child Protection and Safeguarding Fostering Positive Relationships **Year 2** Understanding the Development of the Child The Importance of Play in the Early Years Communication and Early Years Practice Enabling Environments **Year 3** Practice - based Enquiry (2) Special Educational Needs and Disability Inclusive Practice and Diversity The Health and Well - being of Children and Young

Year 1 Practice - based Enquiry Promoting Positive Relationships Child Protection and Safeguarding Fostering Positive Relationships Year 2 Understanding the Development of the Child The Importance of Play in the Early Years Communication and Early Years Practice Enabling Environments Year 3 Practice - based Enquiry (2) Special Educational Needs and Disability Inclusive Practice and Diversity The Health and Well - being of Children and Young

Learning and teaching strategies include lectures, presentations, group-work activities, case study, guided reflection, tutorial support and independent study. A vital aspect of the Foundation Degree is the invaluable learning which takes place in the workplace setting. Through exploring theoretical perspectives students will be able to reflect upon and share their experience in practice settings and relate this to current thinking. Assessment is through a variety of forms and includes: a reflective portfolio, presentation, analysis of work-place scenario, reflective essay and case study. The assessment strategies adopted are designed to enable students to demonstrate their achievement of module learning outcomes and the relationship between work based learning and academic study.

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Year 1

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An NQF/QCF Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

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England	4065.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	4065.0	Year 1
Scotland	4065.0	Year 1
Wales	4065.0	Year 1

Costs are per year £4065 per year Any trips and visits undertaken will be expected to be fully financed by the student.

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