Assessment You will be assessed by a variety of methods, including essays, reports, observations and poster presentations. You will be supported throughout and also be encouraged to monitor your own progress and take the opportunity to discuss any issues with your lecturers during the course. Progression This course leads to the BA top-up in Early Childhood which can lead to PGCE or Schools Direct routes into primary teaching. This qualification can also lead to management in the early years sector or to further specialist qualifications in areas such as speech therapy, play therapy or social work. Careers guidance is available for you to consider your options. Entry Requirements – To be employed or doing voluntary work in an early years childcare setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week – Have the support of their employer or voluntary setting (unless self-employed, for example childminders) – Obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS check – Have suitable GCSEs – Have a full Level 3 early years qualification (for example NVQ 3 in Children’s Care Learning and Development, BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Early Years, CACHE DCE or an A Level programme – Attend an interview – Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) will be considered How to Apply A UCAS application is required, which can be accessed via the course page on the HSDC website. If you need any help with your application or you want further information on the student finance options available to you please get in touch with us on 023 9387 9999 ext. 4081 or email HE@hsdc.ac.uk. More information on how to apply can be found on page 53.
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