Early Childhood Studies (FdA) FdA

<strong>Why this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• We are ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Childhood and Youth Studies (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Over 90% student satisfaction in London for Childhood and Youth Studies <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Top modern university in London in Education (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>About this course:</strong><br/><br/>A practice-based foundation programme exploring the holistic development of young children, the shaping of their future well-being, and their learning outcomes. Get the specialist skills you need to tackle issues facing young children with teaching informed by the works of Friedrich Froebel.<br/><br/><strong>Skills:</strong><br/>On this degree, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates.<br/>• Developing knowledge, skills, and confidence to act as an advocate for babies, young children, their families and communities<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Understanding policy and practice and learning to engage in critical inquiry and problem solving around key issues in the field<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Career opportunities:</strong><br/>Many graduates take on roles in the education sector including:<br/>• Education professional in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration or management) *<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A special needs professional in schools, children centres and the community<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A children’s charity undertaking policy and research, in community support, welfare or housing<br/><br/><br/><br/>• An NGO or central or local government department<br/><br/><br/><br/>*This is an academic degree – further study may be needed to gain professional qualifications.<br/>If you’re ready to learn, we’ll help you gain the confidence and opportunities to achieve.