Course summary
Subject to validation, this course may change to a Foundation Degree validated by ARU from 2024 with a direct top-up to a full degree available. This course provides extensive knowledge of professional development, the Early Years curriculum along with communication, values & leadership for advanced Early Years Practitioners. You will gain an understanding of the stages and sequences of brain development, physical development and social skills. Most significantly, you will gain professional status enabling you to work with children or progress to university to complete an Early Years Degree, Teaching Degree or a Degree in Childhood studies. The course is most suitable for those working within the early years and education sector. It is also suitable for those who would like to become school teachers, manage within the early years sector or work within the education sector with children. The course is made up of units which are taught within class and assessed through: • Observations • Powerpoint presentations • Reflective accounts • Essays • Witness Statements This course includes placement which enables learners to work with babies and children within primary schools, nurseries and early years settings. After the HND a Top-up to a full Degree may be possible. After the HNC – you could ask to transfer to the second year of a degree. Again, contact the University's admission team direct after searching the course on the UCAS website. Or you could continue at Harlow College and complete your HND. You could progress into management roles, Early Years and Primary teacher training, social work and educational psychologist. Course viability is subject to the number of enrolments.
Modules
HNC Module Level Credit 1. Professional Development Through Reflective Practice 2. Communication, Values and Leadership for Advanced Early Years Practitioners 3. Theories of Development and Progress – Birth to Seven Years, 11 Months 4. Early Years Curriculum, Play and Learning 8. Safeguarding, Children’s Welfare and Child Protection 9. Creating Safe Environments in Early Years Settings Specialist Units 7. Issues Affecting Children’s Behaviour 8. Safeguarding, Children’s Welfare and Child Protection 9. Creating Safe Environments in Early Years Settings 10. Supporting Quality Improvement in Early Years Settings HND Module Level Credit 1. Professional Development Through Reflective Practice 2. Communication, Values and Leadership for Advanced Early Years Practitioners 3. Theories of Development and Progress – Birth to Seven Years, 11 Months 4. Early Years Curriculum, Play and Learning 7. Issues Affecting Children’s Behaviour 8. Safeguarding, Children’s Welfare and Child Protection 9. Creating Safe Environments in Early Years Settings 10. Supporting Quality Improvement in Early Years Settings Specialist Units Module Level Credit 5. The Whole Child Approach in Early Years Practice 6. Developing Research Skills for Early Years Practice 11. Fundamentals of Early Years Longitudinal Study 12. Health Promotion for Advanced Early Years Practitioners 16. Contemporary Issues in Child Health 18. Effective Leadership in Advanced Early Years Practice 19. Diversity, difference and inclusions in Early years settings *These modules may be subject to change
Assessment method
The % of each of the following for the HND: • Written assessment 60% • Mind Mapping 5% • Presentations 5% • Discussions 10% • Practical assessments 10% • Action research 10% The HND has a compulsory placement requirement of 800 hours over the two years. For the HNC year or year 1, this placement is met by students working 2 days a week minimum, paid or unpaid in a setting for a total of 600 hours. Please note this must include 100 hours minimum in each of the three ages, under 2yrs, 2yrs-4yrs and 5yrs -7yrs. This makes up 300 hours of the required 600 for the first year. In the second year the students must complete an additional 200 hours in a setting/age range of their choice.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HDEY
- Institution code:
- H23
- Campus name:
- Harlow College
- Campus code:
- 1
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Direct Entry to Year 2 (top-up year) : Successful completion of HNC ECEC
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Entry requirements GCSE English & Maths grade C or 4/5. Relevant Level 3 qualification, e.g. BTEC, UAL, A Level, Access to HE Diploma etc. 64 UCAS tariff points. Clear DBS check. Mature students may have commensurate work/business /industry related experience that may be considered
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Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5995 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5995 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5995 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5995 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Included in the fee:
£10 free printing per year.
All tuition and assessment.
Provider information
Harlow College
Velizy Avenue
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3EZ