Supporting Early Years Foundation Degree (FCHD)

This course is suitable for all those who work supporting the development of children aged 0-5 and wish to develop their professional practice. You will develop your understanding of how best to create and maintain positive conditions that support young children’s learning and development, by critically investigating and evaluating the theories, knowledge, policies and legislation that underpin current good practice. In addition you will develop academic skills that will improve your work performance and your career opportunities.

On this course you will study a range of modules which may include the following:

Creating an Enabling Environment for Young Children

Communication and Language (Families) Working with Families or

Working with 21st Century Children

Inclusivity and Diversity or Introduction to SEN and Disability

Play and Early Learning

Assessments and Interventions

Research-Informed Practice in the Early Years

Developing Social and Emotional Resilience

Leading and Managing or Developing Literacy

Assessment is through a mixture of reports, essays, presentations etc.

A Level 2 Literacy qualification e.g. GCSE English Language Grade C/4, Functional Skills Level 2 or Adult Literacy Level 2.

A Level 3 qualification e.g. A level, BTEC National, NVQ 3 and at least one year’s volunteering/working experience.

You will also require a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

Graduates can progress to further study on the top-up BA (Hons) Professional Practice. Eligible candidates may apply for teacher training routes.