Early Years Education BA (Hons)
Early Years Education BA (Hons)
Early Years Education BA (Hons)
Early Years Education BA (Hons)

Develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills to support your career in the early years education and care sector.

With successive governments attempting to improve standards in the early years sector, a degree is increasingly being seen as desirable by employers in childhood settings, especially for those who aspire to managerial roles.

This programme has been developed to promote best practice through the teaching of key theories in early years, such as child development, the status of children in society and the voice of the child. The work- based elements of the course enable you to reflect on experiences within an Early Years workplace to enable you to link theory and policy with practice.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake significant and independent research projects on areas of interest linked to your professional practice which will support your developing career.

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Duration:
Full-time: 3 years (1 full day per week compulsory, plus additional flexible attendance/Early Years Workplace)
Part time: 4 years
Start date:
September 2023
Location:
Winter Gardens
Course codes:
Institution: W47
Course: BEYS
Campus: WG
Course fees:
Full-time: £8,900 per year
Part time: £6,675 per year
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This degree will provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience to become an effective practitioner working with young children in a range of settings for the 0 – 8 age range.

The BA (Hons) Early Years is aligned to professional standards, such as Early Years Educator (EYE), and the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network (ECSDN) Graduate Competencies; these are nationally recognised and endorsed by the sector.

Through innovative and flexible approaches to teaching and learning the programme offers you a balance of theoretical perspectives which will enable practical application in early childhood settings. You will consider the voice of the child and how to support children’s wellbeing to develop resilience and agency within their lives. The modules within this programme will enable you to develop your critical understanding of key themes within early years education and care, including play and pedagogy, professional practice, child development and socio-cultural perspectives.

This programme also offers support for your academic, personal and career development, working closely with professionals, employers and placement providers. It is envisaged that graduates from this programme could apply for postgraduate courses including teacher training or masters programmes, as well as positions within education or social service settings.

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Supplement your existing experience in early years and childcare with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to take your career to the next level.
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Kirsty Webber
Lecturer - Early Years
Kirsty teaches on UCW's Early Years and Education, Society and Childhood degree courses. Kirsty graduated from Bath Spa University with an honours degree in Early Years and is currently working towards completing her Masters qualification in Education at UWE. Kirsty works part-time and also leads a pre-school setting in North Somerset for children 2-5 years and has worked within the sector within various roles for over thirteen years. Kirsty has an academic interest in supporting children with additional needs, and is SENCO within the pre-school setting she leads. Kirsty is also interested in strategies to support staff and children's wellbeing.
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Liz Provis
VTA - Early Years & Education
Liz teaches on UCW Early Years Education and Education, Society and Childhood degree programmes. Liz is also placement co-ordinator supporting and observing students within their practice. Liz graduated from Bath Spa University with an Honours degree in Early Years Education and is currently working towards her Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education at Falmouth University. Liz has worked within the early years sector as a nursery manager with a passion for delivering and valuing a child-centred approach and collaborative working practices. Liz has taught and supported early years students to achieve their apprenticeships. Liz believes in valuing the child's voice and supporting the unique child through play and a responsive pedagogy. Liz is looking to progress on to her Masters in Education in the future.
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Susie Score
Curriculum Co-ordinator - Early Years
Susie Score is the Curriculum Co-ordinator for Education and Early Years. She teaches on the BA Early Years Education and BA Education, Society and Childhood at UCW. Susie graduated from Plymouth University with a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, she also holds a Masters degree in Early Years Education with UCL. Susie has focused on language and literacy development and the early years professional role within her research, and has a particular interest in promoting social justice.
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Lauren Pring
Lecturer - Early Years
Lauren teaches on UCW’s Early Years and Education, Society & Childhood degree courses. Lauren graduated from Bath Spa University with an Honours degree in Early Years Education and holds a postgraduate teaching qualification in Higher Education. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is currently studying for a Masters qualification in Education. Lauren has a background in teaching early years education as a childminder and worked as a lead practitioner for the local authority mentoring students and practitioners. Lauren believes in the importance of a child-centre approach to education, one that is committed to learning through play. Her areas of academic interest include the development of playful pedagogies and reflective processes in education.
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    Kirsty Webber
    Lecturer - Early Years
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    Liz Provis
    VTA - Early Years & Education
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    Susie Score
    Curriculum Co-ordinator - Early Years
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    Lauren Pring
    Lecturer - Early Years
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      Kirsty Webber
      Lecturer - Early Years
      Kirsty teaches on UCW's Early Years and Education, Society and Childhood degree courses. Kirsty graduated from Bath Spa University with an honours degree in Early Years and is currently working towards completing her Masters qualification in Education at UWE. Kirsty works part-time and also leads a pre-school setting in North Somerset for children 2-5 years and has worked within the sector within various roles for over thirteen years. Kirsty has an academic interest in supporting children with additional needs, and is SENCO within the pre-school setting she leads. Kirsty is also interested in strategies to support staff and children's wellbeing.
      Student - Liz Proviss image
      Liz Provis
      VTA - Early Years & Education
      Liz teaches on UCW Early Years Education and Education, Society and Childhood degree programmes. Liz is also placement co-ordinator supporting and observing students within their practice. Liz graduated from Bath Spa University with an Honours degree in Early Years Education and is currently working towards her Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education at Falmouth University. Liz has worked within the early years sector as a nursery manager with a passion for delivering and valuing a child-centred approach and collaborative working practices. Liz has taught and supported early years students to achieve their apprenticeships. Liz believes in valuing the child's voice and supporting the unique child through play and a responsive pedagogy. Liz is looking to progress on to her Masters in Education in the future.
      Student - Susie Scores image
      Susie Score
      Curriculum Co-ordinator - Early Years
      Susie Score is the Curriculum Co-ordinator for Education and Early Years. She teaches on the BA Early Years Education and BA Education, Society and Childhood at UCW. Susie graduated from Plymouth University with a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, she also holds a Masters degree in Early Years Education with UCL. Susie has focused on language and literacy development and the early years professional role within her research, and has a particular interest in promoting social justice.
      Student - Lauren Prings image
      Lauren Pring
      Lecturer - Early Years
      Lauren teaches on UCW’s Early Years and Education, Society & Childhood degree courses. Lauren graduated from Bath Spa University with an Honours degree in Early Years Education and holds a postgraduate teaching qualification in Higher Education. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is currently studying for a Masters qualification in Education. Lauren has a background in teaching early years education as a childminder and worked as a lead practitioner for the local authority mentoring students and practitioners. Lauren believes in the importance of a child-centre approach to education, one that is committed to learning through play. Her areas of academic interest include the development of playful pedagogies and reflective processes in education.
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        Develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills to support your career in the early years education and care sector.

        With successive governments attempting to improve standards in the early years sector, a degree is increasingly being seen as desirable by employers in childhood settings, especially for those who aspire to managerial roles.

        This programme has been developed to promote best practice through the teaching of key theories in early years, such as child development, the status of children in society and the voice of the child. The work- based elements of the course enable you to reflect on experiences within an Early Years workplace to enable you to link theory and policy with practice.

        You will also have the opportunity to undertake significant and independent research projects on areas of interest linked to your professional practice which will support your developing career.

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