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Course summary

This modular course will support you to develop as a critically reflective practitioner working within the Early Years sector. Through the study of theory and reflection on practice you will gain a deeper understanding of child development and playful learning with particular reference to the EYTS curriculum. Children's engagement with core skills such as mathematical understanding and early reading will be considered in a wider political context.

Modules

Critical Perspectives in the Early Years Foundation Stage; Qualifying for Early Years Teacher Status; Becoming an Early Years Teacher; Researching Education; Dissertation.


Entry requirements

Graduate route (full-time) - An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) comprising at least 320 credits. - GCSE Grade C/4, or above, or equivalent in English, Mathematics and a Science. All applicants will also be required to complete: - a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service - Health checks - for Fitness to Teach Selection process: Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to an interview and asked to demonstrate a reflective approach to working with young children. Graduate route (employment based, part-time): - An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) comprising at least 320 credits. - GCSE Grade C/4, or above, or equivalent in English, Mathematics and a Science. All applicants will also be required to have: - a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service - Health checks - for Fitness to Teach - Written agreement from your Setting Manager or Head Teacher for trainees to participate in the course (plus an appropriately qualified staff member to act as senior mentor whilst on placement in home setting). - A permanent work contract in an early years setting (not bank staff). A voluntary role is not acceptable for this option, as laid out in the Department for Education (DfE) guidelines: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/early-years-teaching-training Selection process: Applicants who meet the entry criteria will be invited to an interview and asked to demonstrate a reflective approach to working with young children. International applicants: We are unable to sponsor Tier 4 students on this course. For country specific entry requirements, please find your country on the Country Information pages: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/international-study Due to the course structure, international graduates who complete Part One will NOT be eligible for the Graduate Visa.


Fees and funding

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Education (Early Years) at Bristol, University of the West of England - UCAS