Early Years Education & Care FdA
SUBJECT TO VALIDATION.
There may be an option to gain Early Years Educator status, subject to approval.
The Foundation Degree in Early Years Education and Care is designed for those who are passionate about working with children and supporting positive outcomes for young learners and their families. Whether you are already working in the early years sector or looking to progress your career, this course provides a strong academic and professional foundation.
Delivered at Craven College, the course combines theory with practical experience, enabling you to develop your understanding of child development, pedagogy, inclusion and safeguarding. You will explore contemporary issues in early childhood while developing the professional skills required to work confidently within early years settings and the wider children’s workforce.
This course is validated by University of Hull (subject to approval) and provides a clear progression route to Level 6 study.
Entry Requirements
- 64 UCAS tariff points
- English GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C)
- Clear DBS Check
- Current employment in the early years sector or work placement within the sector
Students without the full academic entry requirements but with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply for an interview.
What you will study
This course is currently being revalidated and content may change
• Professional Practice and Development
• Child Development and Wellbeing
• Safeguarding Children
• Early Childhood Pedagogy and Play
• Sociology of Childhood
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
This course is currently being revalidated and content may change
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing
- Practitioner Research
- Working in Partnership with Parents
- Global Childhoods
- Supporting Young Children’s Language Development
You will receive feedback on your formal assessments within four working weeks of the submission date. Your overall grade for the course and your Foundation Degree classification is based on the marks obtained for all the modules studied in year 2 of the course. More information can be found here: Student Information > Regulations
How you will study...
The course has a strong vocational focus and you will be taught through a combination of lectures, vocational projects, visits, case studies, individual and group tasks.
Alongside College attendance, you will be expected to undertake 10-12 hours of independent study each week, such as reading journal articles and books, undertaking research and preparing for assessments. Your independent study is supported by online resources managed by your module tutors, alongside the Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus and the College’s Study Support Team.
The average class size will be 8-10 students.
You will also receive an individual tutorial session each semester. Your independent study is supported by the excellent Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus in addition to the College’s Study Support Centre.
What's Next?
Further Study
- Early Years Education & Care BA (Hons) (Top-up) at Craven College
Careers
- Teacher/ Teaching Assistant
- Family Support Worker
- Early Years Practitioner
- Nursery manager
