Course contact details
Admissions Contact
Email:headmissions@howcollege.ac.uk
Phone:01527 572822
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Street
Redditch
B98 8DW
Early Years: (0-8) Pathway (FT)
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Worcester
- Awarded by:
- University of Worcester
Course summary
Are you passionate about the quality of education and care children receive? Do you aspire to have a positive impact on the quality of provision?
The Foundation Degree in Early Years is a new course designed to allow you to work while studying. It enables you to develop your professional knowledge, skills and attributes to enhance your career options in the early years sector.
The Foundation Degree in Early Years Part-Time course has two pathway options:
FdA Early Years (0-8yrs) pathway option is for students joining who have already met the requirements for EYE (Level 3 full and relevant) and wish to extend their knowledge and professional practice.
FdA Early Years (0-8yrs) (Professional Practice) pathway option meets the requirements for Early Years Educator (EYE) (including 350 hours of practice in an Ofsted registered setting). This enables students to meet the “full and relevant” requirement for practice in an early years setting.
Modules
Course Modules
Students on the Full-time course will study the following Level 4 and Level 5 modules over two years:
Year 1:-
• The Developing Child
• Health and Well-Being
• Playful Pedagogy
• FdA Early Years (0-8yrs): Introduction to Work-Based Learning
Year 2:-
• Childhood: a Global Perspective
• Policy into Practice
• Safeguarding Children’s Welfare in the Early Years & Integrating Our work with Other Agencies.
•Small-Scale Practice-Based Enquiry and Future Progression
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Worcester
Study options
- Foundation Degree in Arts • Full-Time • 2 Years
- Foundation Degree in Arts • Part-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- H19
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Heart of Worcestershire College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- H19
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelD
Acceptable qualifications include a minimum of 1 A Level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, for example the CACHE Diploma or EdExcel BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
UCAS TariffOffer: 32
32 UCAS points to include: a minimum of 1 A Level or Level 3 qualification; for example the CACHE Diploma or EdExcel BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
- Minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above
- Evidence of Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy, for example Key Skills/Functional Skills at Level 2 or GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above on entry to the programme is desirable. Where a student does not already hold a level 2 in English and/or Maths qualification, they must present evidence of this before the end of Level 4 to remain on a FdA EY (0-8) (Professional Practice) pathway to achieve the ‘full and relevant’ status.
- Evidence of Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy, for example Key Skills/Functional Skills at Level 2 or GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above on entry to the programme is desirable. Where a student does not already hold a level 2 in English and/or Maths qualification, they must present evidence of this before the end of Level 4 to remain on a FdA EY (0-8) (Professional Practice) pathway to achieve the ‘full and relevant’ status.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP
Acceptable qualifications include a minimum of 1 A Level or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, for example the CACHE Diploma or EdExcel BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
All applicants are required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. A reference that supports the student’s commitment and suitability for the course is also required
NB: For the Early Years (0-8) (UCAS Code: FEYP): if you do not have evidence of Literacy at Level 2, it will be necessary to complete a non-standard entry essay to demonstrate competence in written English.
The College has a commitment to widening participation in Higher Education and will, therefore, give careful consideration to prior experiential learning, non-traditional qualifications and qualifications obtained outside of the United Kingdom. We welcome applications from experienced and mature practitioners who do not have the standard qualifications. On the application form, please state “non-standard entry route”. https://www.howcollege.ac.uk/courses/health-social-care-early-years/1226/foundation-degree-in-early-years-0-8/
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & EU | £8500 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 1
Heart of Worcestershire College is offering HE Boost awards of up to £1500 each to all first year full time HE students. The funding will paid in 3 instalments in November, January and May. If you are applying for your first year of your first Higher Education course and have “Firmly” accepted an offer of a place on a HE programme at Heart of Worcestershire College as your first choice (not insurance) you may be eligible. To be eligible you must meet the national criteria: • Normally resident in England • Have a household income of less than £25,000 (as assessed through Student Finance England) • Self funding, not sponsored by an employer, the NHS nor the Training and Development Agency for Schools. Please note that due to the limited nature of these funds meeting the criteria does not equate to an entitlement to the Boost award. Each application will be considered by the panel of senior staff based on the information provided.
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