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Foundation Degree in Early Childhood A three year part time or two year full time vocational route for people working with children in Early Years settings with a progression route to the BA (Hons) in Childhood Studies and EYPS.

Main features of the Foundation Degree • You can be working as a paid employee or voluntary worker • Employment (paid or voluntary) related degree – combining in the setting. A minimum of 12 hours a week is necessary. theory and practice. • Students will link theory to practice. Learning will be • The Foundation Degree is a level 5 qualification. supported by a Work Based Mentor and University Tutor. • Teaching and learning will consist of workshops, lectures, Provides a basis for progression through a top up route to: seminars, discussion groups, some on-line distance learning, • EYPS (Early Years Professional Status) action planning, as well as self-assessment and independent • BA (Hons) Degree in Childhood studies study.and professionally. • BA (Hons): PGCE qualification leading to Qualified Teacher Status – this is subject to entry conditions of receiving institution. Further Information: The course is delivered one day per week for full-time and half For information regarding possible eligibility for a day a week for part-time. bursary for this course please contact Workforce Development Team, West Sussex Early childhood Service Tel: 01243 777807, Hampshire Services for Who is the course for? Young Children Tel: 01962 847070, The Surrey Early • This course is designed for people who are currently working with young children in an early years setting. Childhood Service 01372 833888 or Brighton and • Designed for practitioners who may wish to progress to Hove City Council Tel: 01273 296102. EYPS (Early Years Professional Status) You can study at , Central • You could be working in either a maintained or non- Sussex College Crawley, or Isle of maintained setting, in a range of roles such as Senior Nursery Wight College. For further programmes details at Nurse, Nursery Supervisor/Manager, Pre-School, Child- each of these venues please see contact details minder, Play Group Leader. overleaf. FDA.Early.Childhood.2012_Layout 1 21/05/2012 14:43 Page 2

Foundation Degree in Early Childhood

What subjects will I study? • Have the support of their employer or voluntary setting (unless they are self-employed for example childminders) You will be studying 6 modules at level 4 and 6 modules • Obtain a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau at level 5 which include: (CRB) check • Child Development • Have 2 GCSEs at level C which may include English Language • Child Development from Conception (or written task for students without evidence of GCSE • Developing Academic Skills qualifications can be undertaken) • Play, Provision and Pedagogy • NVQ3/ CCLD in Early Years Care and education or an • Reflective Practice in Early Year Settings equivalent level three qualification for example DCE/NNEB • Research Methods • Be able to communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and • Independent Project written Standard English • Safeguarding Children Entry with Advanced Standing: Entry requirements: • Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) or Advanced Experiential Learning (APEL) will be considered • Be employed or doing voluntary work in an Early Years sector for a minimum of 12 hours a week

Contact details: ■ Alison Marshall ■ Eva Mikuska (Foundation Degree Programme Leader) Central Sussex College University of Road, Crawley, College Lane, Chichester West Sussex PO19 6PE West Sussex, RH10 1NR Tel: 01243 816336 Tel: 01293 442288 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

■ Vanessa Payne ■ Jo Lutas (Foundation Degree Course Leader) Foundation Degree Course Leader Tel: 01329 815167 The College, Email: [email protected] Medina Way, ■ Lynda Lewis (admin) Tel: 01329 815393 Newport, Isle of Wight, Fareham College, Bishopsfield Road, PO30 5TA, UK Fareham, Hants PO14 1NH Tel: 01983 550660 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]