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Foundation Degree in Early Years at Francis St Calderdale College

CostFREE
Duration330 hours
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Foundation Degree in Early Years in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College. This full-time daytime course takes 330 hours and covers the knowledge and practice needed to work effectively with young children. You'll study child development, learning environments, and the professional skills that underpin early years work. The foundation degree in early years qualification sits at degree level and carries real weight with employers and universities. It can open doors to nursery practitioner roles and further study. Foundation Degree in Early Years with certificate.

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop understanding of how young children learn and develop.
  • You'll explore approaches to planning and supporting early childhood learning environments.
  • You'll study safeguarding principles and child protection responsibilities.
  • You'll examine theories of child development and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll build knowledge of inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs.
  • You'll develop professional skills for working with families and other practitioners.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered face-to-face at Francis St Calderdale College during daytime hours. Assessment methods for this course are not specified in the available source data. Contact the college directly for full details of how you'll be assessed and what the course involves week to week.

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: working directly with children in a nursery setting.
  • Room leader: leading a room or age-group within an early years setting.
  • Early years educator: supporting learning and development in pre-school or nursery.
  • Childminder: running your own registered childcare provision.
  • Family support worker: working with families and young children in the community.
  • Teaching assistant (early years): supporting children in Reception or Key Stage 1.

What you could study next

A Foundation Degree in Early Years can lead to a full BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies or Education, often via a one-year top-up at university. You might also consider a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for the Early Years if you want to move into a management or senior practitioner role. Those interested in teaching could explore a Primary PGCE, which typically requires a full honours degree.

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