Course Overview

Throughout the course, youll complete practical placements in early years settings, giving you valuable hands-on experience. Youll have the flexibility to choose a placement with an institution or organisation youre already familiar with, or we can support you in finding a new one. If youre currently working in an early years setting, your job can even count as your placement.
Our industry-experienced tutors will guide you, providing a solid academic foundation to enhance your practical learning. Youll explore key topics in early years education, teaching, and learning, while gaining both national and international perspectives on education.

On this course you will...

• Complete work-based placements, enhancing your academic knowledge and boosting your employability.
• Develop a critical understanding of educational environments and approaches in relation to early years practice including equality, diversity, leadership and management.
• Benefit from a personalised learning environment, including a personal tutor and small class groups.
• Complete research inquiries in early years educational settings on issues that are of interest to you, developing analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Learn flexibly and study at times that suit you via Distance Learning.