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An excellent grounding in supporting children in early years, education (primary, secondary or special education) and the wider community.
You’ll gain a thorough understanding of child development, reflective practice and safeguarding alongside language and literacy and supporting individual needs. The course draws on a wide variety of key topics that are pertinent to all roles within the sector, supporting students in enhancing their knowledge and skills for career development either within their current workplace, or wider afield.
This course is suitable for any professional currently working as part of the early years/education workforce or a related support service, who does not hold a degree-level qualification.
Topics and units
An example of the course units are;
Careers and progression
You can progress to study a BA(Hons) top-degree at university, which usually takes 18 months on a part time basis. There are a range of courses available including BA(Hons) Special Educational Needs, Disability, Inclusion and Childhood and Family Studies at University of Wolverhampton. Following this, you can also complete your teaching training qualification.
Careers: Safeguarding officer, behavioural support worker, family support working, inclusion mentor, nursery manager
Entry requirements
Must be employed or have 1-2 years experience in a related field and hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.
You should also have GCSE English at grade C/4 or above or an equivalent qualification.
Additional information
This programme runs two evenings a week, 6pm-9pm
Course fees
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What to do next
If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form.
To find out more information about our courses and college life, you can visit an open event to meet our team and check out our facilities for yourself.
Type
Higher education
Duration
2.5 years
Start date
17/09/2024
Campus
Wellington Campus
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