Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 6,300 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Introduction
Why choose this course?
This Sector-Endorsed Foundation Degree in Early Years (SEFDEY) approved course enables you to combine academic study with learning at your place of work. It's run in collaboration with partner colleges and institutions across London and Surrey, which means you can study at a location that suits you.
The course covers a wide range of critical and contemporary issues in the field of Early Years education. It explores the voice of the child, international perspectives, child protection, pedagogical approaches, communication theories and multi-professional practice.
You'll reflect on theoretical and practice-based knowledge to support approaches to working with children from birth to eight years of age.
If you do not already hold Early Years Educator Status from your Level 3 qualification, we offer the Early Years (with Early Years Educator) pathway which is classified as a "full and relevant" qualification by the Department for Education (UCAS code: X120). You will complete a Reflective Professional Practice Record (RPPR).
Once you complete this course, you can top-up your qualification to a full BA (Hons) degree, through one year's study at Kingston.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- Kingston is No.2 overall in the UK for education (Guardian league tables 2022).
- You can earn while you learn. This course combines workplace learning (a minimum of 16 hours per week) with part-time study at a local partner college (1 day a week). Once you complete the course, you'll have 240 academic credits.
- You will be assessed through a variety of assignments. There are no written exams.
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Curriculum
What you will study
This course combines work-based practice with theoretical knowledge, covering a wide range of perspectives and current issues in the field of education and other related sectors, relevant for those working in early years settings. You will also explore international perspectives and the latest developments within the field of early years. It provides a route into higher education for experienced and committed early years practitioners, enabling you to progress from Level 3 to a foundation degree.
Year 1
In Year 1, you will develop your reflexive practice while learning about childhood development, child protection and inclusive practice.
Core modules
- Professional Development through Reflective Practice in Special Educational Needs
- Child Development, Observation and Assessment
- Child Protection and Ethical Practices of Working With Children
- Inclusive Education and Interprofessional Perspectives
Early Years Educator Pathway: additional module
- Reflective Professional Practice Record
Year 2
In Year 2, you will learn about international and historical perspectives, effective communication, early years pedagogy and planning as well as carry out a small-scale research project.
Core modules
- Historical and International Perspectives of Early Years Education
- Early Years Pedagogy and Practice
- Effective Communication Skills
- Special Project
Early Years Educator Pathway: additional module
- Reflective Professional Practice Record
Please note
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
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Career Opportunities
Once you have completed this FdA, followed by the BA (Hons) top-up, you will be well-placed to pursue postgraduate opportunities and enhance your professional development in education and related fields.
Types of jobs
- Early Years professional
- Early Years room leader
- Outreach worker
- Early Years manager
- Early Years adviser
- Learning Support
- Playworker
- Primary teacher (following postgraduate training)
- Higher-level teaching assistant
- Community-based nursery nurse
- Family support worker
- Unqualified teacher
- Training and development adviser within daycare settings/local authorities