Early Childhood 

Overview

You’ll investigate early childhood from national and international perspectives with a focus on the central importance of children’s voices and the participatory nature of young children’s experiences. In this Early Childhood diploma from The Open University UK , you'll develop your understanding of policy and practice in early childhood. It will help prepare you further study and gives you a foundation for careers working with young children and their families across all sectors.

Key features of the course

• Takes a holistic approach to understanding early childhood in diverse contexts

• Covers young children’s play and creativity within the context of the family and early childhood settings

• Encourages critical understanding and reflection on contemporary issues and debates in early childhood

• Enhances employability and provides a solid foundation for further study

Skills for career development

This diploma of higher education is designed to contribute to the development of a highly skilled and effective workforce and to integrated coherent services for young children and their families. In addition to specialist knowledge and understanding of early childhood, you’ll also develop a range of key communication, IT, numeracy, analytical, critical thinking and time management skills – all attributes that are highly valued by employers across all sectors.