Course summary
Are you passionate about working with children and their families? Do you aspire to shape high-quality early years provision and champion childhood development? If so, our Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) course is perfect for you. This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to deliver outstanding practice while staying aligned with the latest government reforms in education. With a focus on preparing young children for the best possible start in life, you’ll gain the expertise needed to make a real difference. Why Choose Early Years Initial Teacher Training? You’ll earn Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), a prestigious qualification awarded by the Department for Education and the Teaching Regulation Agency that recognises the significant role you’ll have in working with young children. Throughout the course, you’ll delve into the foundations of early childhood education, exploring the role of play, different curriculum models, and the influence of key research and theories on government policies. Exceptional Learning Opportunities Our course is delivered in partnership with a network of outstanding Early Years settings and schools. As part of your training, you’ll be required to undertake two compulsory placements totalling six weeks providing you with the opportunity to:
- Broaden your understanding of diverse early years environments.
- Enhance your teaching and leadership skills in new contexts.
- Build meaningful connections within the early years education community.
Assessment method
The course is assessed through course work, including observations of your practice in the workplace. You’ll typically be assessed against the eight professional standards for Early Years Teachers (NCTL, 2013). There are no timed tests or exams. The assessment on the course allows you to demonstrate your practical knowledge and skills alongside developing your critical and theoretical understanding of the subject. The assessment builds on your particular interests and context and is likely to have outcomes that will be of benefit to your professional life and to your employer. You will be provided with guidance to help you develop your assignment work.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * Ordinary or Honours degree In addition you must also: * Have GCSE or equivalent in English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or above, or grade C if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme, prior to application. * undergo Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances * currently be working with children up to the age of five in either an early years setting or in a school nursery/reception class, or as a registered child minder * be able to communicate in standard spoken and written English * complete a satisfactory interview All conditions must be met by 31 August for entry in September in the year of application.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.
https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Currently course fees are paid directly to the University by the Department of Education and your employer may receive up to £7,000 to support your training costs (https://www.gov.uk/education/initial-teacher-training-funding).
Please note, you won’t be eligible for student finance support from the Student Loan Company on this course.
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit (https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/’)
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH