ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course is ideal for learners who are interested in learning about the early years sector as part of a balanced study programme. It is intended as an Applied General qualification, and is equivalent in size to 1 A level. It supports access to a range of higher education courses, possibly in the early years sector, if taken alongside further level 3 qualifications.
COURSE AREA LEAD
Sophie Underhill
WHO IS THIS AIMED AT?
This course is aimed at students who:
Would like to progress into a setting which involves working with children and families
Would like to progress onto a HE course which would assist in progressing to a child related occupation e.g Early years, teaching, social work
An opportunity to complete a mandatory work placement
An opportunity to build crucial employability skills
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Core Units:
Children’s Development
Development of Children’s Communication, Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Play and Learning
A centre chosen optional unit.
Students will complete 50 hours of work experience in the sector as part of their programme.
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU DEVELOP?
Informing Ideas
Effort
Creativity
Communication
Professional Skills
Technical Skills
Confidence
Collaboration
Problem solving
Practice
Time Management
PROGRESSION ROUTES
University of Hull : BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies With Graduate Practitioner Status
UCNL: BA (Hons) Children, Learning and Development (early Childhood)
UCNL: BA (Hons) Children, Learning and Development (Education)
University of Huddersfield: Early Childhood and Education Studies