This course is ideal for you if you are currently working in an early years setting and want to gain a qualification that will help you to progress to a Level 5 and develop your leadership and management skills. It allows you to 'learn as you earn' by combining workplace learning with part-time study. It offers you an opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of management and leadership within an Early Years context.

COURSE MODULES

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• Management and Leadership
• Management and Leadership in an Early Years Setting
• Partnerships and Policies in Practice
• Early Years Education

Year 2

• Child Development 2: International Perspectives
• Evaluating and Using ICT to Support Children's Learning and Development
• Working with Parents to Enhance Children's Learning and Development
• Personal Development Portfolio
• Special Project

FUTURE OPTIONS:

This course can also provide a progression route to a BA (Hons) degree.

Typical offer

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years.

• Employment in an early years setting.

• Candidates will normally have a minimum of four years' experience at NVQ Level 3.

• CRB disclosure is required

We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that is equivalent to those listed above. Applications from international students with equivalent qualifications are also welcomed. Please contact us for details.

DAYS/ TIMES: Yr 1  Tues : 2.00 – 6.30 pm

Yr 2  Wed : 2.00 – 6.30 pm

DURATION: 2 years

VENUE: 1 Mark Street, Stratford

The current fees for the course are £1310 for Home (UK and EU) students, £10650 for overseas students per year. There is a funding available for the course from the local council. Enrolments and final eligibility criteria are finalised by the Kingston University.