Programme summary for Foundation Degree Child Care and Education
About the programme
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Programme structure
This is a modular programme. Students will normally complete the Foundation Degree in Child Care and Education within two academic years, taking six modules per year, with 120 credits at HE level 1 and 120 credits at HE level 2.
All modules are compulsory, unless prior credit is obtained. The progressive programme is designed to enable participants to develop their confidence and skills for studying at HE level in a supportive environment.
Career opportunities
Successful completion of the Foundation Degree in Child Care and Education programme will enable you to apply for appropriate employment at advanced child care practitioner level in early years settings. Other career paths include working within Local Authority Support Services, in Early Years settings and voluntary sector organisations, such as charities. Students who successfully complete the Foundation Degree may also choose to continue their studies through direct entry to level three BA honours degree. They may apply for the UEL Primary PGCE programme to qualify as a primary teacher.
Support
Each student is allocated a personal mentor/tutor at Leyton Sixth Form College who will work with you to plan your learning and ensure that you are enhancing your independent learning strategies. Your personal mentor will also help you with any work experience or academic issues you may be having. Your mentor will ensure appropriate work experience; induct you in the practice development documents and liaise with your supervisor in the workplace.
A supervisor will be allocated to you in the work experience setting and will support your learning, development, and assessment through the practice development documents on a day-to-day basis. Their role is to liaise with your mentor/tutor, so that your progress can be monitored.
Module Tutors will support you with learning and assessment requirements specific to the modules you are studying, provide you with individual module guides which detail the requirements for attendance, coursework preparation and other academic conventions.
Academic Writing and Study Skills modules are a core part of the programme. Support at Leyton Sixth Form College is also provided for students who have additional needs such as English language or dyslexia. Students also have access to support through the University of East London services for English language or dyslexia support; counselling services; disability support service and UEL Students’ Union.
A student representative will be elected onto The Foundation Degree in Child Care and Education’s Advisory Panel at Leyton Sixth Form College. They represent the student views on the degree programme committee, which reports to the Field of Education and Community Committee at UEL.
Admission
- NVQ level three in Early Years Care and Education or a Diploma in Childcare and Education, or one A-level. In addition, English and Maths at GCSE grade C or equivalent
- 1 year’s experience as a senior team member in an early years setting.
- A current enhanced Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) document.
It is preferable if applicants are already working in a senior position in an early years setting. However, applicants such as key workers who are not currently working (paid or unpaid) in a senior position, but have previous, relevant senior experience will be placed by the college. We welcome mature students and their prior learning and experience will be taken into account
All applicants will be required to bring evidence of previous learning to an entry assessment day. There will be an assessment of communication skills, numeracy skills, knowledge of child development and current related issues.
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
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