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Derby University logo On 1st August 2012 Leek College merged with the University of Derby to become part of its Division of Further Education. From September 2013 everyone joining as a first year student on the Foundation Degrees and HNC’s delivered at Leek College will be studying on awards validated by the University of Derby. It is expected that the subjects offered will be similar to those we currently deliver and full details will be posted in the near future.

Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies

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This existing 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.

Units Studied

Study Skills, Current issues in Child Health, Child Development and Young Children Learning, Early Years Curriculum Play, Planning and Assessment for Quality Provision, ICT to Support Children's Learning, Safeguarding and Promoting Children's Welfare, Diversity and Inclusion, Introduction to Managing People and Resources, Making Sense of the World, Communication Literacy and Numeracy.

How the course is assessed

The course is assessed on work based activities including: presentations, essays, case studies and portfolios.

What next?

Successful students may progress to an honours degree in Education, Early Childhood Studies or Health & Social Care. Further study gives access to Early Years Professional Status, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), social work and a range of other qualifications.
Key Information Set

Stadardised details and Key Information about this course.

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Accreditation

Course Level

Level 4/5

Duration

3 years, part time.

Entry Requirements

Five GCSE grades A-C and one of these must include C in English
Relevant and current level 3 childcare/playwork/early years qualification such as NNEB, DNN, DCE, BTEC National Diploma, NVQ3 in Early Years Care and Education or their equivalent.

Fees

Fees to be announced.

Course Leader

Kim Kettle

start of quoteI have been teaching within the early years area for many years and it’s wonderful to now be able to offer it at Foundation Degree level and follow students’ progression.