Course summary
This course provides extensive knowledge of professional development, the Early Years curriculum along with communication, values & leadership for advanced Early Years Practitioners. You will gain an understanding of the stages and sequences of brain development, physical development and social skills. Most significantly, you will gain professional status enabling you to work with children or progress to university to complete an Early Years Degree, Teaching Degree or a Degree in Childhood studies. This course will equip you with the early education and care practice skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary for the early education and care environment. It will provide you with the education and training for entry to, or progression in, a range of careers in early education and care, including: senior early years practitioner, supervision and management roles in children’s nursery and other childcare settings; teaching assistant roles in early education or preschool settings; care and education support for children with special education and development needs. All students will spend a minimum of 2 days a week in a placement, as either paid or voluntary staff. Students are required to secure the placement themselves. Progression Opportunities: After the HND a Top-up to a full Degree may be possible. Check with Universities directly. You could progress into management roles, Early Years and Primary teacher training, social work and educational psychologist.
![](https://prod.df.ucascdn.com/4.11.5/images/search/higher-technical-qualification.png)
Modules
Investigating childhood action research for early childhood practitioners (Pearsons set project) Improving quality in early childhood education and care environments Impact of curriculum on early childhood education and care Innovative approaches to children’s play and learning in practice Trauma in Childhood: Addressing the Impact of Adverse Experiences on Child Health and Wellbeing Outdoor Play and Learning
Assessment method
Teaching will be a combination of individual, paired and group work. Assessment methods will vary for each unit but will be a range of: Written assessment, Presentations, Practical assessments, and Action research.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CEC2
- Institution code:
- T90
- Campus name:
- Tyne Metropolitan College
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Relevant Level 3 qualification, e.g. BTEC, A Level, Access to HE Diploma etc. Clear DBS check Mature students may have commensurate work/business/ industry related experience that may be considered.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6165 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6165 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6165 | 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
Provider information
Tyne Coast College
St Georges Avenue
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 6ET