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Early Childhood Education and Care at Halesowen College - UCAS

Halesowen College

Degree level: Undergraduate

Early Childhood Education and Care

Course summary

The Higher National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care is an excellent choice for those aspiring to make a positive impact on young children’s lives. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing students for a variety of roles in early childhood education. With a focus on child development, safeguarding and professional practice, the course equips students with the expertise needed to excel in educational settings enabling them to achieve “full and relevant” status. Unit 1: Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice. Unit 2: Protecting Children in Early Childhood education and Care Environments. Unit 3: Play and Learning in Early Childhood. Unit 4: Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Babies and Toddlers). Unit 5: Supporting and Promoting Children’s Development (Young Children). Unit 6: Promoting Healthy Living. Unit 7: Preparing for Research (Pearson-set Project). Unit 8: Promoting inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care Environments.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
CECC
Institution code:
H04
Campus name:
Whittingham Road
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

This profile should be supported by GCSE grades A* to C (9 - 4) in Maths and English Language. Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.halesowen.ac.uk/study/higher_education/higher-national-certificate-in-early-childhood-education-and-care/


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £5995* Whole course
Northern Ireland £5995* Whole course
Scotland £5995* Whole course
Wales £5995* Whole course

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

An additional registration fee is payable.
Early Childhood Education and Care at Halesowen College - UCAS