Start Date
Mon 22nd September 2025
Attendance
Part-time
Duration
3 Years
Location
Poole Campus
Adult Fee
4110.00
Adult Fee with Concession
4110.00
Subject Area
Early Years and Care
Attendance
Part-time
Duration
3 Years
Location
Poole Campus
This is a three year part-time Higher Education programme, which provides progression for those who have a Level 3 qualification (in a childcare related subject) and relevant work experience. This can be reduced to two and half years through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
It is equivalent to the first two years of a full degree, and has been developed taking into account current government guidelines and initiatives to develop Early Years educators within a professional context in order to improve outcomes for children and their families.
In Year 1, you will explore how children and young people develop and examine safeguarding, including a focus on wellbeing. You will also study the theory behind the importance of the role of play and leisure.
During your second year you will look at children, families and society in a wider social context. You will also examine curricula frameworks and explore theoretical approaches to learning.
In Year 3, you will develop your research skills as you learn how to study children and young people. You will also further enhance your understanding of the social impact that families and communities have on children and young people.
There are modules in Year 1 and Year 2 to engage in practical work-based investigations that lead to quality improvement strategies and engage purposefully with reflective thinking.
Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, having all gained experience of working with children. Some work in schools, special schools, pre-schools, day nurseries or are childminders, portage workers, sure start centre workers or family outreach workers. This illustrates the wide experiences our students bring to this course and the vast career opportunities this course can create for those who successfully complete it.
If you meet the entry requirements, you will be invited to attend an informal interview.
Upon completion and achievement of FdA Early Years Services at The College, students can apply for a Level 6 top-up degree to gain a BA Hons degree. We deliver a BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies at The College in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton or students can apply to other institutions to complete their BA (Hons) degree.
Following this, students can enrol onto a teacher training programme (Early Years Teachers, Primary, Post compulsory, SCITT, PGCE) or a Masters qualification at various Higher Education institutions in Social Work or other specialised fields.
This course can lead to careers in Social Work, Health Education, Early Years Management, Children's Information Services, Play Services and Community Family Support Work.
£4110 academic year 24/25. Fees are subject to annual review
Students who are eligible, can apply for a student loan with Student Finance.
Bursaries towards the course may be available from the local Early Years partnership where you work (please enquire directly with them).
Please note fees are made payable directly to the University of Wolverhampton.
Applications for this part-time course should be made directly to Wolverhampton University and not via the UCAS process.
Please note, this course is 2.5 years with successful Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Without RPL, you will need to complete a further 2 modules.
If you would like further information please contact the 'Teacher Training Team ' at: teachertraining@bpc.ac.uk alternatively if you would like to make an application please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button which will take you straight to Wolverhampton University specific course page and select The Bournemouth and Poole College' option.<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" />
Start Date
Mon 22nd September 2025
Attendance
Part-time
Duration
3 Years
Location
Poole Campus
Adult Fee
4110.00
Adult Fee with Concession
4110.00
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