The demand for highly qualified practitioners to work with children, young people and their families is rapidly increasing. The Children and Young People (Early Years) FdA Level 5 is awarded by the University of Derby and has been developed with sector employers and designed to help you to develop skills and knowledge to support children. All of the modules will directly relate to your working environment to help you to evaluate and understand practice in more depth.
As a University of Derby partner student, you will have access to the university’s virtual learning environm...
The demand for highly qualified practitioners to work with children, young people and their families is rapidly increasing. The Children and Young People (Early Years) FdA Level 5 is awarded by the University of Derby and has been developed with sector employers and designed to help you to develop skills and knowledge to support children. All of the modules will directly relate to your working environment to help you to evaluate and understand practice in more depth.<br/><br/>As a University of Derby partner student, you will have access to the university’s virtual learning environment, including University of Derby Online (UDO) and online journals and texts, as well as library facilities.<br/><br/>Modules Include:<br/>Higher Education Study Skills<br/>Early Years Provision and Practice<br/>Work Based Reflective Practice<br/>International Professional Working with Children and Young People<br/>Ethical Practice, Attitudes and Values<br/>Children Playing<br/>International Perspectives in Provision and Practice: Working With Children and Young People<br/>Understanding Behaviour<br/>Children and Young Peoples Health and Wellbeing<br/>Research Methods and Practice<br/>Children and Young People’s Family Rights<br/>Secondary Research<br/><br/>If you don’t have a licence to practice you can complete an additional portfolio over the two years of study to achieve Early Years with Practitioner Status.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Boston Campus (Rochford)
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
3503
Institution Code
B01
Points of Entry
Year 1
48
Applicants must be aged 18 or over and working directly with children or young people aged 0-25 years in a voluntary or paid capacity for a minimum of two days a week. In order to study the Children and Young People (Early Years) FdA Level 5, you will need to have successfully completed one of the following: NVQ 3 A Levels T Levels BTEC National Certificate BTEC National Diploma CACHE or NNEB award Open College Network Credits Access to Higher Education course All applications are subject to approval by the University of Derby (UoD). In order for the University to approve your application we are required to share your personal information. This includes sharing the application form that you have completed to study this course, and in some instances, copies of your maths, English and highest-level qualification certificate.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £7,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |