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This Foundation Degree provides a broad perspective of working with children through early childhood up to eight years of age. You will gain a sound understanding of the diverse contexts in which young children develop and learn. This course is delivered one day a week and is aimed at those working in a variety of Early Years settings. These include children’s centres, pre-schools, nurseries, infant schools, children’s health services (such as speech and language therapy) and in Social Services Early Childhood centres. This course allows you to explore aspects of Early Years and reflect on and develop your own personal practice. You will have access to excellent support and resources from both HSDC and the University of Chichester. Working in the sector alongside studying enables reflection and adds relevance to work. This course is delivered one day a week.
This course will develop your skills in the study of childhood from psychological, historical, cultural, sociological, social policy and philosophical viewpoints. It is delivered through taught sessions and is designed to support your development as an early years practitioner.
This intermediate level study can also provide headway towards gaining a full degree in Early Childhood Studies, becoming an Early Years’ Teacher or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This course feeds into the BA top-up in Early Childhood which is also offered at HSDC.
Students on this course are expected to attend college for one day a week, alongside working in the sector.
You will study a range of modules each year including:
Year One:
– Culture, diversity and overcoming prejudice.
– Child Development
– Introduction to health and wellbeing.
– Introduction to professional and academic skills
– Play and creativity
– Safeguarding and integrated practice
Year Two: – Curricula Around the World – Understanding Children’s Behaviour – Working with Families – Importance of Research in the Early Years – Childhood in Crisis – Special Education Needs
This is a two-year programme which is delivered on one day per week. It has a theoretical, vocational focus to the study of Early Years working and provides grounding in social science perspectives to inform practice.
The course is delivered via taught sessions in small groups and there is individual tutorial support to assist with the planning and checking of coursework. The course will enhance your skills in reflection, independent thinking and critical analysis supporting you to become a more confident and skilled Early Years practitioner.
You will be assessed by a variety of methods, including essays, reports and poster presentations. You will be supported throughout and also be encouraged to monitor your own progress and take the opportunity to discuss any issues with your lecturers during the course.
This course leads to the BA top-up in Early Childhood which can lead to PGCE or Schools Direct routes into primary teaching. This qualification can also lead to management in the Early Years sector or to further specialist qualifications in areas such as speech therapy, play therapy or social work. Careers guidance is available for you to consider your options.
