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Child Care and Education: Children’s Learning and
Foundation Degree Development: NVQ Level 2
The Foundation Degree offers comprehensive coverage This is a level 2 work-based, assessed course.
of knowledge and skills required by professional child
care and education workers. This is a higher education Course details There are five mandatory units and one
qualification, for which you study at university level while optional unit of study over the year. These include subject
working in the subject area. This is a work-based learning areas such as the safety and development of children,
course. and supporting children's play and learning. Students
study in College one day a week and need to complete
Course details The first year looks at critical reading and a mandatory work placement with young children, to
writing, and introduces the key concepts of working in develop a realistic idea of the professional role of a
child care. The second year explores professional child care and education worker.
development, research methods and child protection.
The course includes two days’ work placement in an How is it assessed? There are a number of ways that you
early years setting. will be assessed. These include written questions, witness
testimony, assignments, case studies, reflective accounts
How is it assessed? Each module has two or more pieces and professional discussions. There will also be direct
of assessed coursework which include assignments and observation in your work setting.
presentations. There is one exam on Child Protection,
a subject which crosses all modules and is examined in Course duration One year part-time, work-based course.
depth.
What do I need to study this subject? You will be required
Course duration The programme lasts for two years. to produce a portfolio demonstrating your commitment
You will study two modules a term over six terms. Work to the subject. All students are required to complete a
experience is part of the programme. Criminal Records Bureau check at the beginning of the
course.
What do I need to have to study this subject? You
should have level 3 or A level in a related subject, good Where can this lead me? The course can lead to
interpersonal skills, preferably GCSE grades A*-C in English, employment in an early years setting, in a supervisory
Maths and Science and work experience as part of an capacity such as a nursery or teaching assistant, or to
early years team. All students are required to complete the NVQ level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and
a Criminal Records Bureau check at the beginning of the Development.
course.
What are the enrichment opportunities? We offer work
Where can this lead me? You will be entitled to add experience in statutory, voluntary and private sector
FDEd after your name, and can progress to employment organisations.
in local government, manage an early years setting,
or continue your studies, undertaking the BA in Early
Years/Community Education and then on to Early Years
Professional Status (EYPS).
What are the enrichment opportunities? You will liaise
with social, health, police, education and voluntary
agencies on child care and education issues; child care
and education professionals are increasingly expected
to be articulate and accountable in liaising with these
agencies. You will develop strategies to sustain your own
pursuits in lifelong learning.
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