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Early Years Education and Care FdA
- FD
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Aireville Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Hull
Course summary
SUBJECT TO VALIDATION.
There may be an option to gain Early Years Educator status, subject to approval.
The Foundation Degree in Early Years Education and Care is designed for those who are passionate about working with children and supporting positive outcomes for young learners and their families. Whether you are already working in the early years sector or looking to progress your career, this course provides a strong academic and professional foundation.
Delivered at Craven College, the course combines theory with practical experience, enabling you to develop your understanding of child development, pedagogy, inclusion and safeguarding. You will explore contemporary issues in early childhood while developing the professional skills required to work confidently within early years settings and the wider children’s workforce.
This course is validated by University of Hull (subject to approval) and provides a clear progression route to Level 6 study.
The course has a strong vocational focus and you will be taught through a combination of lectures, vocational projects, visits, case studies, individual and group tasks.
Alongside College attendance, you will be expected to undertake 10-12 hours of independent study each week, such as reading journal articles and books, undertaking research and preparing for assessments. Your independent study is supported by online resources managed by your module tutors, alongside the Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus and the College’s Study Support Team.
The average class size will be 8-10 students.
You will also receive an individual tutorial session each semester. Your independent study is supported by the excellent Learning Hub at the Aireville Campus in addition to the College’s Study Support Centre.
Modules
Year 1 – Level 4
This course is currently being revalidated and content may change
• Professional Practice and Development
• Child Development and Wellbeing
• Safeguarding Children
• Early Childhood Pedagogy and Play
• Sociology of Childhood
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Year 2 – Level 5
This course is currently being revalidated and content may change
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing
Practitioner Research
Working in Partnership with Parents
Global Childhoods
Supporting Young Children’s Language Development
Assessment method
Presentation
Research Enquiry
Report
Portfolio
Research Proposal
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X304
- Institution code:
- C88
- Campus name:
- Aireville Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We do not accept international student applications.
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff64 points
64 UCAS tariff Points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C)
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Clear DBS Check
- Interview
- Mature students without the full academic entry requirements but with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply for an interview.
- Other
- Current employment in the early years sector or work placement within the sector
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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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.
Course contact details
Central Admissions
Email:customerservices@craven-college.ac.uk
Phone:01756 791411
Craven College
Gargrave Road
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 1US
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