This course can be studied in our Swansea SA1 campus or our Carmarthen campus, depending on which location the student prefers. Early Years Education and Care: Early Years Practitioner Status is a full time three-year degree programme which includes both lectures and practical placement experience. This Early Years Practitioner Status programme is included in the Social Care Wales’ list of required qualifications to work within the early years and childcare sector in Wales. As part of this programme students attend placement at a variety of early years settings to gather the vocational experience necessary for gaining Early Years Practitioner Status. The timetable is designed to support students to have plenty of time to complete placement experience and University based learning. Suitable placements could include maintained and non-maintained nurseries, crèche, Cylchoedd Meithrin, Foundation Phase classes in primary schools and Flying Start Centres. Students who successfully complete this programme will have a degree as well as a licence to practice within a range of early years settings. Students learn about all aspects of young children’s education and care, giving students opportunities to link practical activities and experiences to theories relating to holistic development. Learning activities include group discussions, workshops, study visits as well as lectures in order to develop knowledge and understanding of a range of relevant topics. There is an emphasis on hands-on learning in order to support the understanding of the links between theory and practice within the early years. Guest speakers provide opportunities to hear from sector-leading experts and keep students up-to-date with current policy and developments within the early years’ sector. There are also optional residential visits to other parts of the UK and abroad.

The programme is taught in an innovative block teaching method, allowing students to focus in depth on one module at a time. We have found that this method is successful in supporting students to gain a better understanding of the module content. You you will study six modules on each level of the programme, each based on essential knowledge and understanding of specific aspects of early years education and care. You will study a wide variety of subjects and modules relating to early years education and care, with a focus on aspects of childhood such as holistic development, well-being, play, literacy, safeguarding, outdoor learning and inclusion. As well as the academic content of the programme, you will be able to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards by collecting evidence within your work placement. Level 4 Modules Academic study skills for students Human development The professional practitioner Children’s play: principles and practice The young mathematician: exploration and problem solving Multilingualism, multi thinking Level 5 Modules Research methods in early years education and care Reflections on early years provision Well-being, care and healthy living Language and literacy in the early years Learning environments: indoors and out Safeguarding in the early years Level 6 Modules Leadership and teamwork in the early years Children with additional support needs: inclusion, advocacy and equity Leadership for systems of quality Sustainability in the early years Media and digital literacy Leadership skills in entrepreneurship

The programme is assessed by 100% course work. There are no exams. We have found that using a varied range of assessment methods increases employability skills. Employers seek graduates who are problem-solvers and who have a range of transferable employability skills Assessment gives opportunities to develop skills such as the ability to work in a team, have effective oral and written communication, while using a range of information sharing methods including briefing papers, academic posters, group debates and professional discussions. There are also opportunities for practical work experiences, supporting employability, professional development and careers. Bilingual and Welsh medium study is at the heart of our provision; you can choose to enrol on the Welsh medium or English medium programme and can present your assignments in either language.

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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: YPS1

Institution code: T80

Campus Name: Carmarthen Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Student satisfaction : 78%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

EU	9000.0	Year 1
England	9000.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9000.0	Year 1
Scotland	9000.0	Year 1
Wales	9000.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9000.0	Year 1
International	13500.0	Year 1

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