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If you work with young children in a setting such as pre-school, childminding, day nursery or children’s centre, this Foundation degree has been designed to fit around your work commitments. It combines academic study with your work experience, preparing you to work in multi-disciplinary teams in early years settings. On completion, you also have direct entry to one of our one year top-up pathways (Early Years, SEND or Education), enabling you to gain a full BA (Hons) degree.
**Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement**
- The Early Years Educator qualification has Dep...
If you work with young children in a setting such as pre-school, childminding, day nursery or children’s centre, this Foundation degree has been designed to fit around your work commitments. It combines academic study with your work experience, preparing you to work in multi-disciplinary teams in early years settings. On completion, you also have direct entry to one of our one year top-up pathways (Early Years, SEND or Education), enabling you to gain a full BA (Hons) degree. <br/><br/>**Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement**<br/>- The Early Years Educator qualification has Department for Education accreditation<br/><br/>**Facilities and Specialist Equipment**<br/>- Designated online classroom and learning space <br/><br/><br/>- Forest School where you can deepen your understanding of the long-term educational benefits of outdoor learning opportunities <br/><br/><br/>- Specialist Early Years and Sensory Centre to support your understanding of how teachers teach and children learn, within early years and SEND contexts <br/><br/><br/>- Multi-media space for webinars and podcasting. <br/><br/><br/>- Designated study space and activity agenda for all Saturday study days <br/><br/><br/>**Partnerships and Collaborations**<br/>- We have well-established partnerships with more than 500 schools and other associated organisations.<br/><br/><br/>- Work-based learners also have a unique opportunity to be a purposeful and active part of the Students’ Union-affiliated Work-based Learning Student Society.<br/><br/><br/>**Your Student Experience**<br/>- Our Bedford campus is a small, thriving academic community where academic staff get to know you well. <br/><br/><br/>- Support from your own personal tutor, a unit and course coordinator, and the additional support of our experienced library staff, all of whom will help you throughout your student journey and with balancing study with work and personal commitments. <br/><br/><br/>- You attend weekly sessions online that are enhanced and supported by the independent tasks your unit tutors allocate to you. <br/><br/><br/>- The weekly sessions are extended during your Saturday study days, of which there are six across the academic year; these offer a unique mix of group work, tutor-led sessions and cross-course collaboration. <br/><br/><br/>- If you choose the Foundation degree with Early Years Educator, you are supported by a designated University mentor and workplace observation tutor who works with you to arrange and support work-based observations of your practice.<br/>
Tired of irrelevant modules? At the University of Bedfordshire, all courses are designed with the real world in mind.
From freshers week to after you graduate, you can expect outstanding careers support. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, paramedic, or pilot, you'll benefit from career-relevant teaching from industry experts and academics. Picture careers workshops, industry visits and placement years. That's what awaits at Bedfordshire.
You won't just find your footing in your career. You'll also be encouraged to become a confident, well-rounded individual...
Tired of irrelevant modules? At the University of Bedfordshire, all courses are designed with the real world in mind. <br/><br/>From freshers week to after you graduate, you can expect outstanding careers support. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, paramedic, or pilot, you'll benefit from career-relevant teaching from industry experts and academics. Picture careers workshops, industry visits and placement years. That's what awaits at Bedfordshire. <br/><br/>You won't just find your footing in your career. You'll also be encouraged to become a confident, well-rounded individual, fully-equipped to make your mark on the world. That's why Bedfordshire is proud to host an enormous range of societies, where you can explore your passions and meet like-minded people. With Psychology, Swimming, French, Film, Dance, Volleyball and Beer & Conversation among the unique student communities in Bedfordshire, you'll feel right at home! <br/><br/>Register your interest now at the University of Bedfordshire.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Bedford Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G2W5
Institution Code
B22
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffScottish Higher48 - 56 UCAS Tariff points Access to HE Diploma48 - 56 UCAS Tariff points Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)A level |
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