This early childhood studies foundation degree provides a challenging, broad-based, employability led curriculum relevant to the holistic needs of early years and education professionals. Gain a socio-ecological understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of early childhood, to enable you to comprehend and evaluate pedagogical approaches to professional early years practice.What’s next?You can progress to BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top-up) degree at New College Durham. This programme is validated by the Open University. Below are the progression opportunities following the top-up degree:- School-centered initial teacher training (SCITT)- Early years initial teacher training (EYITT)- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)- Professional Graduate Certificate in Education- Master’s Degree in Childhood Studies (some Universities combine it with a PGCE).- Post-compulsory qualification in education - Further Education.- Alternative Master’s Degree’s – Occupational therapy, Speech and Language therapy, Counselling and Social Work.