Do you see yourself with a career in Early Childhood Education and Care, helping to inspire young minds, expose them to the joys of learning, and give them the foundation for lifelong success?

You will gain a deep understanding of babies and children from birth to six years of age and will gain the skills and knowledge to work with children and their families during their crucial early childhood years

Early Childhood Education and Care includes a requirement of 525 cumulative hours’ work placement or experience in early education and/care settings over the two-year period of the qualification.

The specialist modules are designed to provide a specific occupational focus to the Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications and are aligned to professional body standards.

Course Content:
On the course you will have the chance to learn about the specific tools that help a young child to learn something that will benefit them the rest of their lives.

Unit 1: Personal and Professional Development through Reflective Practice
Unit 2: Protecting Children in Early Education and Care Environments 
Unit 3: Play and Learning in Early Childhood 
Unit 4: Supporting and Promoting Children's Development (Babies and Toddlers) 15 4
Unit 5:  Supporting and Promoting Children's Development (Young Children) 
Unit 6: Promoting Healthy Living 
Unit 7: Preparing for Research (Pearson-set) 
Unit 8: Promoting Inclusive Early Education and Care Environments

The standard tuition fee for full time home students applying for this course in 2023/2024 academic year is £6000.  
This course is subject to validation.