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.

About the courseCourse Code: L521 Full time: 2 years Part time: 2 years Location: Teacher Development Centre, Park Lane Campus

WHAT’S NEXT? Progression may include a top-up degree or relevant employment.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Learning Support Assistant • Nursery Lead • Childcare/Early Years Assistant • Early Years Practitioner • Nursery Manager

Apply for this course through UCAS using institution code L21. Alternatively, for part-time applications, call 0113 235 4450. Be instrumental in supporting children and young people’s development, 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 how to create an appropriate learning environment. You will also gain insight into early years running, and gain in-depth knowledge of safeguarding children and vulnerable people from risk. We emphasise putting theory into practice, so you will undertake a relevant work placement to gain essential practical experience. Please note, you will need to hold a live enhanced DBS which may incur costs. Modules may include: Year 1 • Supportive Learning Environments • Supporting Holistic Development • Practitioner Skills for the

Professional Educator • Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable People • Skills for Academic Development • Supporting the Unique Child Year 2 • Learning in the Early Years • Developing Professional Practice • Supporting Language Development • Leadership and Management • Social Policy and Families • Research Informed Practice