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

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

      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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        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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          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

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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.

              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)

                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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