Early Years (QA only), FdA (London South East Colleges)

University of Greenwich

United Kingdom, London

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University of Greenwich

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Foundation

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

London South East Colleges - Orpington Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake January-2026

Early Years (QA only), FdA (London South East Colleges)

About

This course is ideal for you if you work or volunteer in an early years setting and wish to progress your skills or become a teacher. It is a full-time programme offered in partnership with Greenwich

The advantage of this qualification is that it has been developed collaboratively with employers, professionals and institutions. It is vocationally relevant and designed to meet the needs of a diverse workforce. It is a full-time programme offered in partnership with the University of Greenwich

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

1 A Level in a relevant subject or equivalent such as Level 3 Childcare qualification
GCSEs - grades A* - C / 9 - 4 in English and maths
We will accept T Levels for entry onto our higher education courses, providing they meet our entry requirements

If you do not have the above UCAS/GCSE requirements but you are a mature student and have appropriate experience, specific knowledge or industry-based qualifications, your application will be welcomed and still considered on a case-to-case basis.

Please note: This course is not for international students.

For more information contact studenthub@lsec.ac.uk or 020 3954 4000.

Further information about entry

Two years placement (employed or voluntary) in an early year setting for two days per week throughout the 2 years of the programme. Childminding and nanny roles are not suitable placements for this programme
Enhanced DBS clearance which is needed for your work/placement when undertaking the course
An interview including a written English test
Mature students without formal qualifications may be considered as a result of life and work experience following an entry test
You may need to have GCSE Maths at A*-C or level 2 equivalent for further study or employment and so we recommend you take one of these alongside the course if you cannot evidence it already.