Early years teacher

Early Years Teacher Programme

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Early Years Teacher Northern Alliance Become an Early Years Teacher and make a difference to the lives of babies and young children.

University of Derby Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB

Early Years Teacher Programme is sponsored by The National College for Teaching and Leadership.

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Factfile Where you will study: Derby Campus, Kedleston Road UCAS code: You don’t need to apply through UCAS for this course. Apply to us directly at www.derby.ac.uk/early-years-teacher Entry requirements: You will need to have been subject to an enhanced DBS check and have English, Maths and Science GCSE at grade C or a recognised equivalent. You will also need to have an undergraduate degree for the Graduate pathways, and a level 5 qualification for the Undergraduate pathways, along with the right to study and work in the UK for at least the duration of study.

Duration and mode of study: Between 6 and 12 months of either full or part time study depending on the pathway you choose.

Fees: For eligible candidates who meet the criteria, training pathways are fully funded. Self or employer funding is also an option. A bursary is attached to the entry pathways. Supply cover funding is available to settings for practitioners.

Start date: You can start this course in September.

Why choose this course?

Research evidence shows that graduate leaders raise the quality of early years provision by improving their own day-to-day practice and by leading the practice of others. The Government’s reforms are focused on birth to five as the evidence is clear that high quality early education and childcare can have a powerful impact on young children, preparing them for school and later life.

About the course Early Years Teachers will be specialists in early childhood development, trained to work with babies and young children from birth to five.

Teaching and learning This course will help you to achieve your goals in a supportive environment. You will learn through reflective tasks, work based activities, presentations, tutorials and the use of online resources. You will develop the competencies you will need to lead practice across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), support and mentor other practitioners and shape the skills and behaviours that safeguard and support babies and young children.

What you will cover There are four ways you can achieve Early Years Teacher Status: Graduate Practitioner Pathway (GPP) You can complete this pathway if you are a graduate working in the sector and if you require a small amount of learning or experience before you can demonstrate the Teachers’ Standards (Early Years). If you feel that you need more experience in a certain area, for example with babies, then a relevant placement will be offered.

You will study this pathway part time and your setting can access supply cover funding to support you whilst you attend University.

Undergraduate Practitioner Pathway (UPP) If you’re already working in the sector with a level 5 qualification, for example a foundation degree in early years, then this pathway is for you. You will need to apply for your BA (Hons) degree top up at the same time as submitting this application. It will allow you to ‘top up’ your foundation degree to a full degree alongside completing the Early Years Teacher Programme. You will study this part time and your setting can access supply cover funding to support you whilst you attend University.

Graduate Entry Pathway (GEP) If you have a degree but limited experience of working with children from birth to five years old, then this pathway will allow you to pursue your career of working in early years. You will undertake a minimum of two work-based training placements in different settings before assessment for Early Years Teacher. This will allow you to develop your personal practice and leadership skills whilst working within the EYFS curriculum. You must undertake a total of at least 18 weeks work-based training placement.

You will study this pathway on a full time basis and there is a bursary to support you.

Undergraduate Entry Pathway (UEP) If you are currently completing a degree with an early years specialism, then this pathway is for you. You will undertake a minimum of two work-based training placements in different settings before assessment for Early Years Teacher. This will allow you to develop your personal practice and leadership skills whilst working within the EYFS curriculum. You must undertake a total of at least 18 weeks work-based training placement. You will study this pathway on a full time basis and there is a bursary to support you.

When you apply, we can help you to decide the right pathway for you.

Additional information You will work towards a set of bespoke Teachers’ Standards (Early Years) covering essential aspects of high quality practice and leadership.

Your career The Department for Education has published ‘More great childcare’ (January 2013) setting out Government plans for improving quality in early education and childcare. One of the key priorities is to raise the status and quality of the workforce through the introduction of Early Years Teachers from September 2013. If you successfully complete Early Years Initial Teacher Training and meet the Teachers’ Standards (Early Years) you will be an Early Years Teacher and hold Early Years Teacher Status.

I am interested in working in early years because I know I would be helping children to grow, to experience new things and to learn to love learning.

Michael Peake Early Years Teacher