Fd Early Childhood Practice – Full Time – Level 5

Modules offered may vary.

Year 1 core modules:

• Supporting Children’s Development
• Learning Within Early Childhood
• Policy and Practice in the Early Years
• Continuous Professional Development Portfolio (WBL)

Year 2 core modules:

• International Perspectives in Early Years Education
• Research Practice in the Early Years
• Working Together to Protect Children
• Continuous Professional Development Portfolio (WBL)

September – May.

Learning is face to face.

• You must be 18 years or over by 31 December in your first year of study.
• You must have achieved 48 UCAS tariff points from a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• You must commit to gaining experience working in the early years sector and have access to 150 hours (as a minimum) working in an early years setting (paid or voluntary work).
• You must also have a commitment to continuing professional development in the early years sector.
• You will also have to attend an interview prior to joining the programme and complete a written answer of 300 words outlining why you want to study on the degree programme and complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check).
• To apply to Level 5/year two, you must have 120 credits at Level 4 in a childcare foundation degree or equivalent.
• You must also have a commitment to continuing professional development in the early years sector and complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check).

You will be assessed through coursework which includes essays, reports, case studies, research reports and portfolio work.

Gaining a degree in childhood studies enables career progression within all aspects of professional childcare.

Fees payable directly to Middlesbrough College: £8,500 per year.

Student finance code – 543810

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Please apply through UCAS for this course. Our team will contact you for further details to arrange an interview. If your application is successful, we will formally offer you a place via UCAS.

Alternatively, if you would prefer to apply directly to us, then please press the ‘apply now’ button at the top of this webpage. If your application is successful, we will formally offer you a place on the programme and upload your application to UCAS for you.