Key Facts
- Starting
31 Aug 2024- Location
- Carshalton College Main Site
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Start Date
- Aug 2024
- Level
- Level 5
- Code
- CHZ4005HD
Fees
- Fees
- £ 7,000
Foundation Degree (FdA) Early Childhood Education
The overarching aim of the programme is to produce well educated and highly skilled graduates who are able to work effectively within all contexts of Early Years Practice. It is a requirement of the programme that all participants will be working in an Early Years Setting or participate in a meaningful placement of not less than 16 hours per week, A proportion of the programme is work based with students completing modules at work with the support of college staff. This model of full time study and work allows students to remain in employment whilst completing their qualification.
The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to exit the programme with 240 credits and achieve a Foundation Degree. The Foundation Degree facilitates progression to a full honours degree as the students continue their vocational employment. Since the development of the full honours degree programme at Carshalton College students have been able to continue studying at the College and working in the early years sector to complete a BA (Honours) Degree. Those students who are successful in achieving 240 credits can apply to the final year and complete a further 120 Level 6 credits in order to achieve a full honours degree.
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Introductory Course Info HE
Modules: Year one -- Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Professional and Academic Development
- Observing Children
- Early Childhood Pioneers
- Children and Childhoods
Year two -
- Holistic Development of the Child
- Play in the 21st Century
- Meeting the Needs of the Child
- Safeguarding
- Work Based Enquiry
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Entry Requirements
Applicants should have completed at least twelve months' experience within the Early Years sector, and preferably hold a level three qualification.Suitable applicants will be invited to interview, which may include a written task to further demonstrate their suitability for the course.
Additional requirements Entry requirements are designed to increase access to Higher Education and consequently, the programme will recognise and encourage diverse entry routes and Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (AP(E)L).
Credit transfer and accreditation of prior learning or experience: Applicants who have achieved a qualification such as a certificate of higher education, or have gained credits at another higher education institution, may be able to enter the course at level 5. Evidence of AP(E)L (original certificate and academic tran) will need to be presented to, and accepted by the University of Roehampton.
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Course Content
Award: Foundation Degree (FdA) Early Childhood EducationAwarding Body: University of Roehampton
UCAS Code: CC02
Location of study: Carshalton College
Academic year: 2024 September start
Days of the week: Students will be expected to attend college for one evening a week (Thursday) 4:30 - 9:30pm plus extra sessions for personal tutorials and supervision. Attendance will also be required on approximately 12 Saturdays over the academic year.
Full-time Study: This course is full time study over two years. Students are required to attend the college for 30 weeks throughout the academic year of study. Students are expected to spend a significant amount of time each week in self-led individual learning (approximately 20 hours per week).
Work placements: Work based learning is embedded in the programme. All students are employed in either a paid or voluntary capacity within the Early Years sector (working with children aged 0-8years old), and are participating in a meaningful placement of not less than 16 hours per week.
Timetables: Timetables are available at the beginning of the academic year.
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Progression Next Steps
This Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Education will provide students with opportunities to progress to further study through the completion of a BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education at Carshalton. Graduates who successfully complete the programme secure a variety of roles, such as education professionals in primary and nursery care (teaching, administration and management), special needs professionals working in schools, children centres and in the community, children's charity work undertaking policy and research, community support, welfare and housing professionals, working in the voluntary sector and for central and local government departments. -
Additional Information
Academic SupportSupport is provided in the following areas:
- Study skills
- Written English
- Academic writing- Research Skills
- Critical thinking and understanding arguments
- Overall workload
Teaching Staff You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the course modules.
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International Students
This course is not currently offered to students requiring a Tier 4 Visa. There are courses available for suitable Tier 4 students across STCG. -
Teaching and Learning
The modules are taught through a combination of workshops, lectures, e-learning and seminars. All students are expected to prepare for the sessions by completing set tasks of recommended reading and/or research as stated in the 'Overview of Sessions' section of the module handbook.Independent learning:
In addition to weekly attendance for the modules, students are required to undertake 20 hours of independent study. When not attending lectures, seminars and other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities.
Assessment:
The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Assessment methods include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and your final year major dissertation project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. All assessment is spread across the year to make the workload manageable.