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Early Years at Havant and South Downs College - UCAS

Course summary

This foundation degree provides a broad perspective of working with children through early childhood up to eight years of age. You will gain a sound understanding of the diverse contexts in which young children develop and learn. This course is aimed at those working in a variety of early settings. Why Choose this Course? This course allows you to explore aspects of early years and reflect on and develop your own personal practice. You will have access to excellent support and resources from both the College and the University of Chichester. Working in the sector alongside studying enables reflection and adds relevance to work. Entry Requirements – To be employed or doing voluntary work in an early years childcare setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week – Have the support of their employer or voluntary setting (unless self-employed, for example childminders) – Obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS check – Have suitable GCSEs – Have a full Level 3 early years qualification (for example NVQ 3 in Children’s Care Learning and Development, BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Early Years, CACHE DCE or an A Level programme – Attend an interview – Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) will be considered. Structure This course will develop students’ skills in the study of childhood from psychological, historical, cultural, sociological, social policy and philosophical viewpoints. Delivered through a combination of taught sessions and employer-supported work-based learning, this programme is designed to support students’ development as an early years practitioner. This intermediate level study can also provide headway towards gaining a full degree in Early Childhood Studies, becoming an Early Years’ Teacher or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This course feeds into the BA top-up in Early Childhood which is also offered at HSDC. Students on this course are expected to attend one day a week at College, alongside working in the sector. You will study a range of modules each year including: Year One:

  • Introduction to Early Years
  • Child Development in the Early Years
  • Children’s Rights
  • Creativity and Expressive Arts
  • Reflective practitioner
  • Safeguarding
  • Integrated working in the Early Years
Year Two:
  • Curricula around the world
  • Understanding children's behaviour
  • Working with families
  • Importance of research in the Early Years
  • Childhood in Crisis
  • Special Education Needs
Teaching and Learning This is a two year programme which is delivered on one day per week. It has a practical, vocational focus to the study of early years working and provides grounding in social science perspectives to inform practice. The course is delivered partly through taught sessions and partly through employer- supported work-based learning. You will be taught in small groups and there is individual tutorial support to assist with the planning and checking of coursework. Assessment You will be assessed by a variety of methods, including essays, reports, observations and poster presentations. You will be supported throughout and also be encouraged to monitor your own progress, giving you the opportunity to discuss any issues with your lecturers during the course. Progression This course leads to the BA top-up in Early Childhood which can lead to PGCE or Schools Direct routes into primary teaching. However, this qualification can lead to Management in the early years sector or further qualifications leading to, for example, speech therapy, play therapy or social work. About Us Our campus has a range of modern facilities to enhance students learning experience. There are frequent buses from the surrounding areas and local train stations in Havant and Cosham. The College has free onsite parking.

Modules

Year 1:

  • Introduction to Early Years
  • Child Development in the Early Years
  • Children’s Rights
  • Creativity and Expressive Arts
  • Reflective practitioner
  • Safeguarding
  • Integrated working in the Early Years.
Year 2:
  • Curricula around the world
  • Understanding children's behaviour
  • Working with families
  • Importance of research in the Early Years
  • Childhood in Crisis
- Special Education Needs.

Assessment method

You will be assessed by a variety of methods, including essays, reports, observations and poster presentations. You will be supported throughout and also be encouraged to monitor your own progress, giving you the opportunity to discuss any issues with your lecturers during the course.

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:

  • Primary

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
X310
Institution code:
S42
Campus name:
South Downs Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

At this time Havant and South Downs College is unable to accommodate overseas applicants requiring a Tier 4 Licence.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

– Be employed or doing voluntary work in an early years childcare setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week – Have the support of their employer or voluntary setting (unless self-employed, for example childminders) – Obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS check – Have suitable GCSEs – Attend an interview Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) will be considered.

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

https://www.hsdc.ac.uk/courses/early-years-2/

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Other

Obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS check


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £5035* Year 1
England £5035* Year 1
Northern Ireland £5035* Year 1
Scotland £5035* Year 1
Wales £5035* Year 1
Channel Islands £5035* Year 1

*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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Early Years at Havant and South Downs College - UCAS