Children's Learning and Development Foundation Degree
DN Colleges Group
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University Campus North Lincolnshire

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Foundation Degree - FD

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University Campus North Lincolnshire

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Foundation Degree students are integral to the on-going development of the early years’ workforce, nationally, regionally, and locally. Students will actively engage in research and enquiry, gaining a critical understanding of the processes within the development of services, enabling them to gain insight and understanding relating to how babies, toddlers and young children develop and how this can be supported. The programme will support students to develop intellectual and sector skills, and ...Read more

Foundation Degree students are integral to the on-going development of the early years’ workforce, nationally, regionally, and locally. Students will actively engage in research and enquiry, gaining a critical understanding of the processes within the development of services, enabling them to gain insight and understanding relating to how babies, toddlers and young children develop and how this can be supported. The programme will support students to develop intellectual and sector skills, and importantly link theory to practice.A central aspect of the programme is that students will gain the opportunity to examine various ways in which children and childhood may be understood and conceptualised through their understanding of the philosophies, beliefs, and attitudes that champion children’s rights. They will also consider the challenges and intricacies of multi-agency and multi-professional practices and reflect on this within their own professional context.Graduates of the Foundation Degree Children’s Learning and Development are advocates for babies, toddlers and young children and champion their rights.The Foundation Degree enables students to build on experience as an early year’s practitioner and develop new strategies for supporting children and working alongside colleagues and parents. Career progression is varied and may include:Senior/Lead Nursery PractitionerPre-School LeaderPlay LeaderRoom Leader/Section LeaderDeputy ManagerSetting ManagerUpon completion of the Foundation Degree in Children’s Learning and Development, there is also the opportunity to progress to the Early Childhood Studies top up programme and gain a Batchelor of Arts (BA Hons) in one year. This will give opportunities for further professional development, for example, going onto Teacher Training programmes, Local Authority based work (such as family liaison officers) and other related professions.

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SR
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10 Feb 20

I would recommend it to lots of people as I had a fantastic time there and graduated twice with a foundation degree and a BA honours. I received continuous support from all tutors..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
10 Feb 20

My whole experience of the college has been very good. If i have struggled the support has been very helpful. Tutors have been very supportive and helpful with everything i have..Read more

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SR
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10 Feb 20
Children, Learning and Development - Early Childhood (Top Up) BA (Hons)
I would recommend it to lots of people as I had a fantastic time there and graduated twice with a foundation degree and a BA honours. I received continuous support from all tutors...
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SR
Student Reviewer
10 Feb 20
Children, Learning and Development - Early Childhood (Top Up) BA (Hons)
My whole experience of the college has been very good. If i have struggled the support has been very helpful. Tutors have been very supportive and helpful with everything i have...
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DN Colleges Group
Ashby Road Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN16 1BU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Scunthorpe  0.8 miles away

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