Children’s Care, Learning and Development Foundation Degree (subject to validation by Luminate Education Group) Nurture the next generation of learners with our challenging yet rewarding foundation degree. The work-focused programme develops your professional skills in real-world contexts, allowing you to graduate with an academic qualification as well as vital industry experience. Course Code: L521
About the course
Full time: 2 years
Be instrumental in supporting children and young people’s development,
Part time: 2 years Location: Teacher Development Centre, Park Lane Campus
with an introduction to a range of subjects relating to childcare and education. You will explore contemporary issues relevant to the sector and embed your learning in the context of professional practice. From play and politics to language and leadership, you will study all aspects of supporting a child’s holistic development, and learn
WHAT’S NEXT?
how to create an appropriate learning environment. You will also
Progression may include a top-up
gain insight into early years running, and gain in-depth knowledge
degree or relevant employment.
of safeguarding children and vulnerable people from risk.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:
We emphasise putting theory into practice, so you will undertake a
• Learning Support Assistant
note, you will need to hold a live enhanced DBS which may incur costs.
• Nursery Lead
Modules may include:
• Childcare/Early Years Assistant
Year 1
Year 2
• Supportive Learning Environments
• Learning in the Early Years
• Supporting Holistic Development
• Developing Professional Practice
• Practitioner Skills for the
• Supporting Language
• Early Years Practitioner • Nursery Manager
relevant work placement to gain essential practical experience. Please
Professional Educator • Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable People • Skills for Academic Development
Development • Leadership and Management • Social Policy and Families • Research Informed Practice
• Supporting the Unique Child Apply for this course through UCAS using institution code L21. Alternatively, for part-time applications, call 0113 235 4450.
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University Centre Leeds Prospectus 2022
To see a module overview, head to our website: ucleeds.ac.uk
