Heart of Worcestershire College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Are you passionate about the quality of education and care children receive? Do you aspire to have a positive impact on the quality of provision? The Foundation Degree in Early Years is a new course designed to allow you to work while studying. It enables you to develop your professional knowledge, skills and attributes to enhance your career options in the early years sector. The Foundation Degree in Early Years Part-Time course has two pathway options: FdA Early Years (0-8yrs) pathway option is for students joining who have already met the requirements for EYE (Level 3 full and relevant) and wish to extend their knowledge and professional practice. FdA Early Years (0-8yrs) (Professional Practice) pathway option meets the requirements for Early Years Educator (EYE approved qualification) (including over 350 hours of practice in an Ofsted registered setting which can be paid employment). This enables students to meet the “full and relevant” approved qualification requirement for practice in an early years setting.
Modules
Students on the Full-time course will study the following Level 4 and Level 5 modules over two years: Year 1:- • The Developing Child • Health and Well-Being • Playful Pedagogy • Theory for the Early Years Foundation Graduate Year 2:- • Childhood: a Global Perspective • Policy into Practice • Safeguarding Children’s Welfare in the Early Years & Integrating Our work with Other Agencies. • Early Educator Small Scale Practice-Based Enquiry
Assessment method
Assessment is all course work based; there are no formal examinations. The assignments link theory directly to practice and aim to develop the student as a reflective practitioner and focus on enhancing the quality of provision for children and families in the early years. There will be an assessed observation of practice in your early years setting in both years of the course.
How to apply
31Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Heart of Worcestershire College is not a licensed student sponsor for UK student visa's. We are therefore unable to issue student visa's for study in the UK under the Tier 4 UK immigration points based system.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
A level - D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
• Mature applicants are welcome to apply for non-standard entry. • Minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above or alternative qualifications. • Evidence of Level 2 Literacy, for example key skills / Functional Skills at Level 2 or GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above. All applicants are required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. A reference that supports the student’s commitment and suitability for the course is also required NB : For those taking FdA Early Years (0-8yrs) (Professional Practice) (UCAS Code: FDEY) if you do not have evidence of L2 numeracy or GCSE Maths at C/4, you will be advised about strategies to gain the qualification before the end of the FD in Early Years course as it is a requirement of the ‘full and relevant’/approved qualifications for early years. If a student does not achieve L2 Numeracy or Maths by the end of the FD in Early Years(Professional Practice); they will be transferred to the parallel course FD Degree in Early Years (0 -8) (UCAS Code FEYP) to enable graduation with the Foundation Degree in Early Years Level 5 qualification. The College has a commitment to widening participation in Higher Education and will, therefore, give careful consideration to prior experiential learning, non-traditional qualifications and qualifications obtained outside of the United Kingdom. We welcome applications from experienced and mature practitioners who do not have the standard qualifications. On the application form, please state “non-standard entry route”.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8500 | Year 1 |
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | 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
Students are required to pay for DBS checks during the course of the programme.
More information can be found at www. gov.uk/government/ organisations/disclosureand- barringservice
Provider information
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Street
Redditch
B98 8DW