**This course is primarily designed for face to face learning with you attending your lessons for the specified hours within the validation document. However, there may be periods of study where the government advises TEC Partnership that it is not safe to open campuses or there is limited access due to social distancing measures. If the Campus is closed TEC Partnership will continue to deliver your sessions online and offer you the necessary support and resources remotely. If there is limited access due to social distancing measures a blended model will be adopted with some lessons happening in small groups and others happening using online sessions and support.** The Early childhood studies Foundation Degree has been designed for those who are currently working or want to work with young children under the age of eight years. The programme gives students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills to work in a variety of different fields. As a student on this programme, you will learn to recognise and champion the uniqueness of every child by exploring the key factors that affect them and their families. Students will look at and explore their understanding of children’s development, the importance of play, welfare, education and children’s rights and current government legislation and policy. The course ensures that students are fully equipped and have the necessary foundations such as the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies which embedded are throughout level 4 and 5 study, preparing students for progression to level 6 and employment within the sector. The role and importance of research within early education are paramount and the students will able to investigate how published research influences policymakers and their practices. Students are taught by a team that comes from a wide range of professional backgrounds and who are experts in their field. They have strong partnerships with local providers and many of them have worked in an early year setting internationally, adding value and depth to the course. An integral part of the programme is the 440 hours of placement undertaken by each student. Whilst on placement students will experience professional work through a variety of educational organisations, community settings and children’s charities. Students will record, reflect and monitor their growth and individual professional expertise to tailor their own career and academic progression. Learning on this programme is holistic, students will be encouraged to collaborate with their peers and colleagues. Taught seminars and lectures focus on interactive discussion and debate focused on the development of professional dialogue.

Level 4 Study Skills Safeguarding Children Personal and Professional Development 1 Personal and Professional Development 2 Personal and Professional Development 3 Young Children’s Learning and Development Planning for Effective Learning Enabling Environment Level 5 Personal Development, Transformation and Empowerment 1 Personal Development, Transformation and Empowerment 2 Personal Development, Transformation and Empowerment 3 International Perspectives Collaborative Working Inclusive Practice Practical Approach to Research Mental Health and Well Being

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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: L520

Institution code: G80

Campus Name: University Centre Grimsby

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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.

Standard offer Applicants will require 80 UCAS points gained from an Early Years Educator qualification or equivalent level 3 or 60 Access-to-HE Credits (of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3). Applicants are required to hold English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C/4. Non-standard offer Non-standard entry is intended to support students who may not meet the standard academic entry requirements of a HE programme, normally level 3 qualifications which attract UCAS points (for instance A-levels or BTEC level 3 courses). An applicant must hold a level 2 qualification in Early Years and be able to evidence, with a supporting reference, two years’ work/experience in the field of early education which would give them skills and knowledge comparable to applicants with Level 3 qualifications. All such non-standard applicants will be interviewed, set an appropriate piece of work (1500-word essay) and a judgement made considering their academic potential and relevant work/experience.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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Student satisfaction : 90%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Republic of Ireland	8500.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	8500.0	Year 1
England	8500.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	8500.0	Year 1
Scotland	8500.0	Year 1
Wales	8500.0	Year 1

Accommodation costs are £85-105 per week. DBS Certificate will be required at a cost of £44.

Nuns Corner
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Grimsby
DN34 5BQ