Early Years: 0-8 (Professional Practice) Pathway (FT)
Entry requirements
A level
Acceptable qualifications include a minimum of 1 A Level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, for example the CACHE Diploma or EdExcel BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
GCSE/National 4/National 5
- Minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above - Evidence of Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy, for example Key Skills/Functional Skills at Level 2 or GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above on entry to the programme is desirable. Where a student does not already hold a level 2 in English and/or Maths qualification, they must present evidence of this before the end of Level 4 to remain on a FdA EY (0-8) (Professional Practice) pathway to achieve the ‘full and relevant’ status.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable qualifications include a minimum of 1 A Level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, for example the CACHE Diploma or EdExcel BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
UCAS Tariff
32 UCAS points to include: a minimum of 1 A Level or Level 3 qualification; for example the CACHE Diploma or EdExcel BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
About this course
Are you passionate about the quality of education and care children receive? Do you aspire to have a positive impact on the quality of provision?
The Foundation Degree in Early Years is a new course designed to allow you to work while studying. It enables you to develop your professional knowledge, skills and attributes to enhance your career options in the early years sector.
The Foundation Degree in Early Years Part-Time course has two pathway options:
FdA Early Years (0-8yrs) pathway option is for students joining who have already met the requirements for EYE (Level 3 full and relevant) and wish to extend their knowledge and professional practice.
FdA Early Years (0-8yrs) (Professional Practice) pathway option meets the requirements for Early Years Educator (EYE approved qualification) (including over 350 hours of practice in an Ofsted registered setting which can be paid employment). This enables students to meet the "full and relevant" approved qualification requirement for practice in an early years setting.
Modules
Students on the Full-time course will study the following Level 4 and Level 5 modules over two years:
Year 1:-
• The Developing Child
• Health and Well-Being
• Playful Pedagogy
• Theory for the Early Years Foundation Graduate
Year 2:-
• Childhood: a Global Perspective
• Policy into Practice
• Safeguarding Children’s Welfare in the Early Years & Integrating Our work with Other Agencies.
• Early Educator Small Scale Practice-Based Enquiry
Assessment methods
Assessment is all course work based; there are no formal examinations. The assignments link theory directly to practice and aim to develop the student as a reflective practitioner and focus on enhancing the quality of provision for children and families in the early years. There will be an assessed observation of practice in your early years setting in both years of the course.
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Redditch
Worcester
Health and Social Care and Early Years
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