Study Education and Early Years at University Centre Weston


Education transforms lives through understanding the philosophies and practice of teaching and learning. We cater to students with a burning passion to support others in their educational journeys as well as those with a desire to advance research into education and pedagogy.

Your degree programme will cover topics such as play, education, policy, youth justice and inclusion, with accredited work-related learning throughout. 

For those of you thinking about a route into teaching UCW also delivers a number of teaching training courses for those wanting to work specifically in the Further Education Environment.

Education transforms lives through understanding the philosophies and practice of teaching and learning. We cater to students with a burning passion to support others in their educational journeys as well as those with a desire to advance research into education and pedagogy.

Your degree programme will cover topics such as play, education, policy, youth justice and inclusion, with accredited work-related learning throughout. 

For those of you thinking about a route into teaching UCW also delivers a number of teaching training courses for those wanting to work specifically in the Further Education Environment.

Study Education and Early Years at University Centre Weston


Education transforms lives through understanding the philosophies and practice of teaching and learning. We cater to students with a burning passion to support others in their educational journeys as well as those with a desire to advance research into education and pedagogy.

Your degree programme will cover topics such as play, education, policy, youth justice and inclusion, with accredited work-related learning throughout. 

For those of you thinking about a route into teaching UCW also delivers a number of teaching training courses for those wanting to work specifically in the Further Education Environment.

We offer a variety of engineering and construction programmes from the traditional HNC/HND route to the degree apprenticeship route (delivered in partnership with UWE Bristol). The programmes cover a wide range of specialisms, including aerospace, civil, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and construction and the built environment.

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Our Courses


Contributing to the Support of People on the Autism Spectrum

Level 5

Disability, Inclusion and Social Justice

Level 4

Enabling Independence Through Maths Development, Literacy, Speech Development and Communication

Level 5

Healthy Development Through Childhood and Beyond

Level 4

Mental and Emotional Health, Attachment, and Trauma

Level 5

Play, Learning and Pedagogy

Level 4

Working Together to Safeguard Young People

Level 4

Early Years Education BA (Hons)

Level 6

SEND and Inclusive Practice BA (Hons)

Level 6

Education, Society and Childhood, BA (Hons)

Level 6

Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

Level 5

Education and Training Diploma

Level 5

Education and Training Certificate

Level 4

Delivered in
partnership with:

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Study Education and Early Years at University Centre Weston


Education transforms lives through understanding the philosophies and practice of teaching and learning. We cater to students with a burning passion to support others in their educational journeys as well as those with a desire to advance research into education and pedagogy.

Your degree programme will cover topics such as play, education, policy, youth justice and inclusion, with accredited work-related learning throughout. 

For those of you thinking about a route into teaching UCW also delivers a number of teaching training courses for those wanting to work specifically in the Further Education Environment.

We offer a variety of engineering and construction programmes from the traditional HNC/HND route to the degree apprenticeship route (delivered in partnership with UWE Bristol). The programmes cover a wide range of specialisms, including aerospace, civil, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and construction and the built environment.

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Contributing to the Support of People on the Autism Spectrum

Level 5

Disability, Inclusion and Social Justice

Level 4

Enabling Independence Through Maths Development, Literacy, Speech Development and Communication

Level 5

Healthy Development Through Childhood and Beyond

Level 4

Mental and Emotional Health, Attachment, and Trauma

Level 5

Play, Learning and Pedagogy

Level 4

Working Together to Safeguard Young People

Level 4

Early Years Education BA (Hons)

Level 6

SEND and Inclusive Practice BA (Hons)

Level 6

Education, Society and Childhood, BA (Hons)

Level 6

Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship

Level 5

Education and Training Diploma

Level 5

Education and Training Certificate

Level 4

Delivered in
partnership with:

Bath_Spa_University_logo
City and Guilds logo

Meet our Team


Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
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Kirsty Webber

Lecturer - Early Years

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Liz Provis

VTA - Early Years & Education

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Anna Larkin

Lecturer - Education, Society and Childhood

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James Summerhayes

Lecturer

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Susie Score

Curriculum Co-ordinator - Early Years

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Sam Mayhew

Head of Faculty for Image and Inclusive Practice

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Lauren Pring

Lecturer - Early Years

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    Claire Plews

    Curriculum Coordinator - Counselling

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    Matt Thacker

    Lecturer - Counselling

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    Adrian Harris

    Lecturer in Acting and Performance Making

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    Sarah Leaney

    Lecturer - Animal Management

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    Julie Way

    Lecturer - Animal Science

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    Gill Cook

    Programme Coordinator - Animal Management

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      My lecturers have so much knowledge in this field and are great at provoking thought. I genuinely felt I changed as a person and a professional in the best way.

      Chelsea Porter, Early Years Education, BA (Hons)

      Early Years student talking to a room of people

      For me the quality of the teaching was paramount and evidently effective in the value added to my learning journey. I entered the course with average or below FE grades and exited with a First-Class Honours degree achieving over 80%. I believe this improvement is largely down to the commitment of the lecturers to make the learning accessible in a range of ways to align with how their students learn.

      Josh, Early Years Education, BA (Hons)

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        My lecturers have so much knowledge in this field and are great at provoking thought. I genuinely felt I changed as a person and a professional in the best way.

        Chelsea Porter, Early Years Education, BA (Hons)

        Early Years student talking to a room of people
        For me the quality of the teaching was paramount and evidently effective in the value added to my learning journey. I entered the course with average or below FE grades and exited with a First-Class Honours degree achieving over 80%. I believe this improvement is largely down to the commitment of the lecturers to make the learning accessible in a range of ways to align with how their students learn.

        Josh, Early Years Education, BA (Hons)

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          We're taking education to a whole new level. By being part of a Career Excellence Hub, all of our study programmes are designed to make you "job ready" when you graduate.

          We work with a diverse range of local and national employers to ensure our courses are upgraded with career-boosting benefits.

          HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT ME?

          • Incredible and inspiring guest lecturers
          • Exclusive networking opportunities
          • Key focus on skills employers are after
          • Course content is signed off by employers to ensure what you're being taught is up to date and relevant to the industry

          OUR PROGRAMMES ARE
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            Our Facilities


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              If not working on site with an employer, learners will benefit from the incredible modern facilities, as most teaching will take place at our Winter Gardens Campus in the heart of Weston-super-Mare.

              Situated a stone throw from the beach, this vibrant environment is home to our HEART team where you’ll have access to the incredible support services they offer our learners.

              Teaching takes place next to our main LibraryPlus facilities too. As well as accessing books, journals and other important resources, here you can hire computing equipment to aid your studies.

              UCW students also get discount to The Green House coffee shop, attached to The Winter Gardens Campus.

              Meet our Team


              Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
              Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
              Featured image for “Kirsty Webber”

              Kirsty Webber .

              Lecturer - Early Years

              Featured image for “Liz Provis”

              Liz Provis .

              VTA - Early Years & Education

              Featured image for “Anna Larkin”

              Anna Larkin .

              Lecturer - Education, Society and Childhood

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              James Summerhayes .

              Lecturer

              Featured image for “Susie Score”

              Susie Score .

              Curriculum Co-ordinator - Early Years

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              Sam Mayhew .

              Head of Faculty for Image and Inclusive Practice

              Featured image for “Lauren Pring”

              Lauren Pring .

              Lecturer - Early Years

                Meet our Team


                Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
                Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
                Featured image for “Kirsty Webber”

                Kirsty Webber

                Lecturer - Early Years

                Featured image for “Liz Provis”

                Liz Provis

                VTA - Early Years & Education

                Featured image for “Anna Larkin”

                Anna Larkin

                Lecturer - Education, Society and Childhood

                Featured image for “James Summerhayes”

                James Summerhayes

                Lecturer

                Featured image for “Susie Score”

                Susie Score

                Curriculum Co-ordinator - Early Years

                Featured image for “Sam Mayhew”

                Sam Mayhew

                Head of Faculty for Image and Inclusive Practice

                Featured image for “Lauren Pring”

                Lauren Pring

                Lecturer - Early Years

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