Early Years (0-8) Foundation Degree (HTQ) University of Worcester

Overview

Recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education as employer driven, the new Early Years (0-8 years) Foundation Degree from University of Worcester has been accredited with the Higher Technical Qualification kitemark and is sector-endorsed by employer developed standards, ensuring learners gain the skills that employers want. Employers can be confident that learners have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful Early Years Practitioners.

Key facts

• This course has been mapped to sector standards and is recognised as a Higher Technical Qualification, designed to improve your practice and leadership skills when working in the Early Years sector giving you the confidence to suggest new initiatives and innovations
• Enhancement of your academic and professional development whilst you work
• Provides theoretical insights on your professional practice and develop your leadership potential
• The professional practice pathway has 'Full and Relevant' status with the Department for Education
• Choose to study part-time at one of our partner colleges at a range of locations throughout the region, or blended learning on the Flexible and Distributed Learning pathway 
• All students have free entry into an Early Years conference on St. John’s campus in February. This provides access to a range of experts from the Early Years sector.
• Opportunity to progress to a BA Top-up degree, such as Integrated Working with Children & Families.
• To find out about Summer Schools abroad, please contact the course team.