FdA Early Years Services (University of Wolverhampton) - Sector Endorsed

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.

• Level 3 qualification (NVQ level three, NNEB diploma, BTEC National Diploma, Diploma in Child Care and Education).
• One/two years' experience working with children and families, or in a long term voluntary placement.
• Enhanced DBS check.

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 23/24. 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 The Bournemouth & Poole College and not via the UCAS process.

Please note, this course is 2.5 years with successful RPL. Without RPL, you will need to complete a further 2 modules.

Please contact the Programme Leader Helen Kettley, kettleyh@bpc.ac.uk or Dawn Lock at lockd@bpc.ac.uk  for further information.

Awarding Body:
University of Wolverhampton

Curriculum Area:
Science, Care, Health and Foundation - Early Years and Care