Early Childhood Education and Care HTQ
About this course
Foundation Degree in Education, focusing on early childhood education and care. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course requires 575 cumulative hours of placement across a minimum of two different early education or care settings, covering three age ranges from birth to seven years. Admission is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Modules
- Using Research to Promote Inclusive Early Childhood Environments
- Professional Development and Protecting Children in Early Childhood Environments
- Promoting and Supporting Children’s Development
- Play, Learning and Promoting Health Living
- Year 1 Placement Module (0 credits) compulsory Placement
- Investigating Childhood: Action Research for Early Childhood Practitioners
- Managing and Leading People in Early Education and Care
- Managing and Improving Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care Environments
- Innovative Approaches to Children’s Play and Learning in Practice
- Year 2 Placement Module (0 credits) compulsory Placement