Course summary

This programme will suit aspiring students who are looking for a career in, or are already working, with children and young people and a variety of settings. Many of the students who take this programme are working or volunteering in nurseries, schools or special needs settings. Others will come straight from level 3 study such as A levels or Level 3 Diplomas. The course aims to develop the knowledge and skills required to access supervisory and management roles in a range of Early Years and Young People's settings. Theory will be applied to practice with an emphasis on the development of self-reflective practitioners. Students are to be in paid employment or voluntary work for a minimum of two days per week in an appropriate setting for the duration of the course. Our teaching staff come from fantastic and varied professional careers bringing a breadth of knowledge and experience to SMB College Group and our students. All lecturers are qualified teachers. They have all worked as specialists in their area, previously working at other colleges as lecturers, in schools as teaching assistants (SEN or otherwise), End Point assessors or nursery managers. They are qualified at degree level or above in relevant field such as SEND PAthways, Early Childhood Studies, Advanced Practice in Work with Children and Families, Early Years and others.