Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Policy and Practice
Sector-Endorsed by the Children's Workforce
Development Council (CWDC).
Who is it for?
Scarborough School of
Education offers this degree programme designed for
practitioners working with children in private and maintained
Foundation Stage settings who are already in possession of an NVQ
Level 3 or equivalent.
What will I study?
Module content has been designed to reflect the needs of
employers and their practitioners, and includes:
- Child development and early learning
- Working with children and their families
- Early Years Foundation Stage learning and teaching
- Safeguarding children issues
How long will it take?
Students are able to complete the degree programme in two years,
for an afternoon and an evening each week. Learning is also based
in the workplace.
How is it structured?
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Study
Level
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Semester 1
Sep-Dec
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Semester 2
Jan-Apr
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Semester 3
May-Aug
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Level
4
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Child Development and
Early Learning
(40 credits)
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Multiple Perspectives on
Early Learning
(20 credits)
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Learning to Learn
in Study and at Work
(20 credits)
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Observing and Assessing
Young Children
(20 credits)
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Play and Exploration in the
Learning Environment
(20 credits)
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Level
5
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Inclusive Practice
(40 credits)
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Approaches to Partnership
(20 credits)
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Managing an Early Childhood
Setting
(20 credits)
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Effective Pedagogy for Early Childhood
(20 credits)
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The Reflective Practitioner
(20 credits)
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How is the work assessed?
Each module is assessed using a range of methods to suit
students' differing learning styles. Some of these are learning
logs, presentations and professional portfolios, as well as the
more traditional essays and an exam.
What can I do afterwards?
Continuing students will be able to progress to an honours
degree including the opportunity to achieve Early Years
Professional Status.
What does it cost?
The fee is £7000 per year.
What support is there available?
Practitioners commencing the programme may be eligible for
support from their Local Authority or other agencies.
Page last updated by Peter Williams on
4/5/2013