Early Years Practice

By linking current research and child development theory to professional practice, the course offers a professional development opportunity to those working in early years and childcare. There are established relationships with local and regional employers.

The combination of study with workplace learning offers an opportunity to link theory and practice, develop understanding of how children learn, and develop and explore aspects of social policy that affects children and their families.

Graduates may pursue careers across a wide range of roles in the children and young people's sector, including:
Early years manager
Nursery manager
Youth worker
Teaching assistant
Safeguarding
Special needs and disability (SEN/SEND).
As a full time student, you will attend one day per week, spend two days in an appropriate setting, and use the remaining time for independent study.

Upon successful completion, students may apply to the BA (Hons) Level 6 Tup up Childhood Studies, studied at the University Centre- Stockport College. Opportunities for career progression include management positions, PGCE Primary qualification routes, and Early Years teacher Status (EYTS).

For further information please contact us by visiting the contact page on the college website.

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.