Children and Young People (Early Years) Foundation Degree
This course is designed for early years practitioners and teaching assistants who want to develop their professional knowledge and understanding, through a combination of theoretical and practical study. The course is delivered over 3 years, studying 30 weeks each year. An important part of the course is the ability to become a reflective practitioner – a skill which will be developed throughout the duration of your studies. Lectures are three hours in duration and are delivered by highly qualified staff who have excellent academic and practical backgrounds, with experience in children’s and young people’s services.
We offer smaller class sizes – enabling supportive quality teaching with both one to one tuition and group work. This course has a competitive fee structure, with flexible entry requirements based on your experience. This course is awarded in conjunction with the University of Derby.
Course Content;
Year 1 modules: Children Playing
Ethical Practice, Attitudes and Values
Study Skills for Higher Education
Work Place Reflective Practice
Year 2 modules: Early Years Provision and Practice
Integrated Services
International Perspectives
Understanding Behaviour
Year 3 modules: Children and Young People Family Rights
Research Methods and Practice
Secondary Research
The tuition fee for academic year 2020-21 is £4,700. Please be aware that we intend to increase tuition fees in subsequent years using the Retail Price Index (RPI-X).
The Year 1 and Year 2 tuition fee for academic year 2021-22 is £4,841. The Year 3 tuition fee for academic year 2021-22 is £4,550. Please be aware that we intend to increase tuition fees in subsequent years using the Retail Price Index (RPI-X).