Course summary
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 part-time 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) (including 350 hours of practice in an Ofsted registered setting). This enables students to meet the “full and relevant” requirement for practice in an early years setting. To apply for this course please ensure all applications are made through the College system by clicking the ‘Apply Online’ button rather than through UCAS. DELIVERY INFORMATION Classroom lectures and workshops, discussion groups and independent research. 7 hours per week for 22 weeks in college plus 7 hours minimum of practice based work or placement per week. 9 hours per week guided independent study. STAFF EXPERIENCE The team are highly qualified with full Honours Degrees or Masters in Education. Other qualifications include QTLS, PGCE, a qualified head teacher (NPQH) . All staff are experienced practitioners in the childcare industry in both preschool and school environments. They are therefore able to offer clear insights into day to day practice which supports the theory, both of which are necessary to study at this level. Specialist areas of additional qualifications: English, playwork, early years, school Based Practice.
Modules
Both pathways will study the following Level 4 and Level 5 modules over three years. Year 1:
- The Developing Child
- Health and Wellbeing
- Plus the relevant pathway module – see below *.
- Playful Pedagogy
- Safeguarding Children’s Welfare in the Early Years and Integrating Our Work with Other Agencies
- Plus the relevant pathway module – see below *.
Assessment method
You will complete a range of course work, including case studies, presentations, essay, reflective practice tasks, portfolios and work-based learning. There are no formal examinations. The team are highly qualified with full Honours Degrees or Masters in Education. Other qualifications include QTLS , PGCE, a qualified head teacher (NPQH). All staff are experienced practitioners in the childcare industry in both pre-school and school environments. They are therefore able to offer clear insights into day to day practice which supports the theory, both of which are necessary to study at this level. Specialist areas of additional qualifications: English, play-work, early years, school Based Practice. The FDEY will qualify you for a range of careers in the early years sector, including day nurseries, family support work, children’s centres and enable you to progress towards nursery management. With further qualifications you can enter Primary Teacher Training. You can progress from the FDEY to a BA (Hons) Top-Up degree in Integrated Working with Children and Families (Level 6) at the University of Worcester, or a similar degree at a university. After gaining Level 6, you can then apply for teacher training on a one-year PGCE course. An alternative university course is the Early Years Teacher Status: Level 6. NB: PGCE and EYTS courses require GCSE English, maths and Science at C grade (grade 4).
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
International applicants
For further information please contact the HE Admissions team [email protected]
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
• 4 GCSEs at Grade C (Grade 4) or above. • Evidence of level 2 Literacy (for example Key Skills or Functional Skills at level 2 or GCSE English Language at C/4 or above). If students do not have evidence of Literacy at level 2, it will be necessary to complete a nonstandard entry essay to demonstrate competence in written English. • Current police clearance to work with young children (DBS) - relevant forms will be sent by admissions on receipt of a firm acceptance of an offer of a place on the course - and a testimony / reference that supports the student’s commitment and suitability for the course. • The College has a commitment to widening participation in Higher Education, and will therefore give careful consideration to prior experiential learning, nontraditional qualifications and qualifications obtained outside of the United Kingdom
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £4250 | Year 1 |
England | £4250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £4250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £4250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £4250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Heart of Worcestershire College is offering HE Boost Awards of up to £1500 to all first year full time HE students and £750 for part time . The funding will paid as 3 equal instalments at the end of October, January and May. If you are applying for your first year of your first Higher Education course and have “Firmly” accepted an offer of a place on a HE programme at Heart of Worcestershire College as your first choice (not insurance) you may be eligible. To be eligible you must meet the national criteria: • Normally resident in England • Have a household income of less than £25,000 (as assessed through Student Finance England) • Self funding, not sponsored by an employer, the NHS nor the Training and Development Agency for Schools. Please note that due to the limited nature of these funds meeting the criteria does not equate to an entitlement to the Boost award. Each application will be considered by the panel of senior staff based on the information provided.
Provider information
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Street
Redditch
B98 8DW
Clearing contact details
https://www.howcollege.ac.uk/contact-us/Clearing Contact Line
01527 572822
Additional information
Monday - Thursday (8:30am - 5pm) & Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm)