Free Foundation Degree in Early Years in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College. Daytime sessions run part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course covers child development, early years practice, and the knowledge underpinning work in nursery and childcare settings. At 210 hours, it gives you substantial grounding in early years education without full-time study. The foundation degree in early years qualification prepares you for roles supporting children's learning and development from birth to five. Foundation Degree in Early Years with certificate.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll explore child development theories and how they apply in practice.
You'll study the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and its requirements.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
You'll examine how to plan and support play-based learning activities.
You'll build understanding of inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll study professional practice and reflective approaches to working with young children.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Francis St Calderdale College. You'll engage with taught sessions, group discussion, and practical tasks. Assessment methods for this course are not specified in the source data. The college will confirm full assessment details when you apply. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the Foundation Degree in Early Years is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner: supporting children's learning in a nursery setting.
Room leader: leading a room within an early years setting.
Early years educator: working across birth-to-five childcare environments.
Childminder: providing registered childcare in a home setting.
Teaching assistant: supporting children in a primary school classroom.
Family support worker: helping families access early years services.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies: a full honours degree for those wanting to deepen academic and professional knowledge in early years.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services: suited to those moving into supervisory or management roles in childcare settings.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) routes: for those aiming to teach in early years or primary school.
