This Foundation Degree is a qualification which has been designed for practitioners who are currently employed (either paid or voluntary) in an early years environment.
The Foundation Degree builds on your work experience and will involve support from your employer via a mentor.
The Foundation Degree is validated by the University of Derby and will be delivered by the College in partnership with the institution. It is open to practitioners from all types of early years settings.
The Foundation Degree in Children and Young People has three pathways:
Early Years, Teaching Assistant or Special Needs.
You will study modules that relate to these areas alongside pathway specific modules. Each module awards 20 credits.
Modules that could be covered include:
· Higher Education (HE) Study Skills 4FD509
· Supporting Teaching and Learning 4FD510
· Early Years Provision and Practice 4FD513
· Introduction to SEND 4FD517
· Ethical Practice, Attitudes and Values 4FD515
· Children and Young People Communicating 4FD506
· Supporting Learners with SEND 5FD521
· Children’s, Young People’s and Family Rights 5FD507
· Working with Parents and Carers 5FD514