Early Years Practice

UCAS code: XL3M

Here's what Trafford & Stockport College Group says about its Early Years Practice course.

By linking current research and child development theory to professional practice, the course offers a professional development opportunity to those working in early years and childcare. There are established relationships with local and regional employers.

The combination of study with workplace learning offers an opportunity to link theory and practice, develop understanding of how children learn, and develop and explore aspects of social policy that affects children and their families.

Graduates may pursue careers across a wide range of roles in the children and young people's sector, including: Early years manager Nursery manager Youth worker Teaching assistant Safeguarding Special needs and disability (SEN/SEND). As a full time student, you will attend one day per week, spend two days in an appropriate setting, and use the remaining time for independent study.

Upon successful completion, students may apply to the BA (Hons) Level 6 Tup up Childhood Studies, studied at the University Centre- Stockport College. Opportunities for career progression include management positions, PGCE Primary qualification routes, and Early Years teacher Status (EYTS).

For further information please contact us by visiting the contact page on the college website.

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.

At Level 4, the following modules will be studied:

The enabling practitioner in the 21st century, The reflective student , Learning and development , Working together , Pioneers and pedagogies- influences in the early years curriculum , Effective teamwork.

At Level 5, the following modules will be studied:

The critically reflective student, Safeguarding in practice , Leadership and management, Research theory and practice , Positive relationships , Practitioners as play partners.

You will complete 6 units in each of the two years of the programme resulting in the attainment of 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5.

A range of assessment methods are used including reports, essays, presentations, and portfolios. Typically, each module comprises one assessment, carefully designed to support and develop skills in independent thinking and learning.