Education and Early Years with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

• • Major Study

This module aims to allow students to pursue their particular interests and to demonstrate the breadth of knowledge, understanding and strengths that they have developed during their degree studies. Students will be supported in the selection of a topic relevant to their degree, in the development of a proposal and at each stage of their study. Coursework for this module will consist of a dissertation which may be literary (an in-depth study of theories, texts, themes) or empirical; or a combination of both.  This module provides an opportunity to bring together everything students have learned in a study of their choosing.

• • Health and Wellbeing

The aim of this module is to explore different aspects of the health and wellbeing of children and become equipped to evaluate the wider public health agenda, national trends and supporting legislation.  Students will evaluate a chosen health promotion/campaign and explain how legislation, policy and research support the chosen promotion/campaign.

• • Supporting children's Learning

This module aims to develop students' understanding of how children's learning can be effectively supported.  Students will learn about the implications of the concept of inclusion, the principles of both medium and short term planning and a variety of perspectives on planning and teaching.

• • Global Perspectives and Ideologies

This module aims to explore a range of international perspectives on the contemporary experience of childhood. The diversity of global experiences of childhood will be explored in the context of international policy on child rights. Differences in approaches to early years education will be explored, and the social, economic, political and cultural context for those differences will be discussed. The module will focus on the experiences of children in formal and informal social systems, and will identify trends in international policy relating to child development.

• • EAL and Effective Practice

The module aims to develop a critical understanding of EAL and effective practice with children and their families.  It will support the development of skills and knowledge that enable practitioners and students to develop effective practice with young children and their parents or carers who are often new to speaking English.  The module aims to support strategies and principles for learning English as an Additional Language, whilst recognising and celebrating the value of all children's language acquisition.  The module will develop a critical understanding regarding Bilingualism and multilingualism as an asset, and that first language has a continuing and significant role in identity, learning and the acquisition of additional languages.

Admission to the Preparatory Year will be 32 UCAS points. The University Campus considers each application on its own merits, and does consider alternative experience and qualifications for entry onto degree programmes. The Preparatory start year offers students the opportunity to develop academic skills and areas of professional knowledge to support the transition to the full BA (Hons) or other appropriate courses such as FdA Children and Young People to those applicants who may not meet the full degree entry requirements. The Preparatory year is also a time to achieve Maths GCSE at grade C or above and English GCSE grade C or above whilst studying if either or both have not yet been achieved.

Transition to the BA (Hons) Early Years or the FdA Children and Young People will rely on a PASS and guidance will be offered to each student to ensure transition to a course is available that meets each students needs and aspirations. DBS check and process organised by the university during enrolment, registration and induction. DBS clearance will need to be achieved before any work placement can begin. The DBS will be paid for by the applicant.

It will be desirable that applicants are able to demonstrate appropriate personal qualities and attitudes for working with young children and their families.

An interview or applicant day attendance will be expected before an offer is made.

Non-standard applicants may be considered for entry without meeting all the admissions requirements and must demonstrate during interview that they have sufficient general academic skills to be able to undertake the course with relevant experience related to work with young children and young people and their families in the community.

Award

BA (Hons) Early Years (after successful completion of the 4 year programme) validated by Sheffield Hallam University.

Course Regulations

Course Handbook

• Early Years Teacher Status (EYT)
• PGCE Early Years
• School Direct or Teach First Graduate Teacher Programme
• Masters
• Supervisory Roles
• Manager Roles
• Assistant Healthcare Professional (NICU)
• Post Natal and Multi-Disciplinary Practice

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