Year One:
All modules marked* may also available to study through the medium of Welsh.
Professional Practice (1): Developing Effective Practice (60 credits)*
During this module, you will be introduced to the requirements of the Early Years Practitioner Status qualification. You will have extensive opportunities in practice to develop skills in relation to creating nurturing and inclusive environments which provide high quality education and care for young children. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your own professional development throughout your practice and placement experience.
The Developing Child 1 (20 credits)*
This module is divided into two parts with the first part focusing on academic writing skills. These skills will then be applied during the second part of the module where you will develop your understanding of the factors that influence growth and development in children. Specific aspects of development in childhood will be considered including areas such as cognition, memory, language, emotional and social development.
The Developing Child 2 (20 credits)
Following on from The Developing Child 1, this module will allow you to examine a range of theoretical perspectives related to children, child development and childhood and how these impact on current policy and practice. You will also have opportunities to develop knowledge in relation to the identification of policy and practice relating to the protection and safeguarding of children as well as examining the factors that impact children’s health.
Play and Early Learning (20 credits)*
Interactive sessions will provide opportunities to explore the concept of play from both a national and international perspective, examining how play supports children’s learning and development. Different types of play will be discussed along with the role of the adult and the affordances of different environments including both the indoor and outdoor learning environment. Some of the content of this module will lay the foundations for developing your knowledge and understanding of how children learn as part of the forest school experience. An opportunity to achieve the Forest School Level 2 Assistant Training is available as an additional qualification whilst on the programme.
Year Two:
Professional Development 2: Working with others (60 credits)*
During this module, you will further develop the skills needed to achieve Early Years Practitioner Status, focusing on working with families. You will have extensive opportunities in practice to develop your understanding of a range of frameworks used in settings, developing skills in creating supportive environments for the provision of play, care, educational and learning opportunities. You will also engage in assessment and planning processes. There will also be opportunities to explore features of entrepreneurship in an early years context thereby allowing you to develop entrepreneurship capabilities in preparation for your future career in the Early Years sector.
Pedagogy and Practice in the Early Years (20 credits)*
The Pedagogy and Practice in the Early Years module allows you to develop knowledge and understanding of the philosophical and theoretical perspectives which underpin pedagogy and practice. You will have the opportunity to evaluate factors which impact on children’s experiences of pedagogy and practice including the role of the adult, the environment and ethos as well as examining and reviewing the practical implementation of pedagogy in practice.
Becoming a Researcher (20 credits)
This module will develop your ability to critically engage with peer reviewed academic sources. You will examine critical issues in relation to undertaking research including ethical issues and gaining informed consent/assent. A range of methodological approaches and innovative research tools, will be evaluated to provide experience in their implementation and analysis of data.
Leadership and Management (20 credits)
This module will enable you to evidence your leadership capabilities and will lead to a recognised ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management which will prove to be beneficial in future leadership roles. As part of the module you will focus on different ways to motivate people in the workplace, the characteristics needed to become an effective leader and how to lead innovation and change in the workplace. You will also have the opportunity to develop your presentation skills in a professional manner. As part of this module you will have access to the ILM Leadership and Management website which contains a range of supporting materials that will enable you to develop your leadership and management skills for the future.
Year Three:
Professional Development 3: Leadership and Management (60 credits)*
During this module, extensive opportunities in practice will enable you to complete the requirements related to the Early Years Practitioner Status qualification. The module will build on the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Year 2 and focus on leadership and management in the Early Years context, providing opportunities for you to develop skills in leading and supporting high quality care and education. You will examine a range of policies and consider their impact on practice. You will also consider the principles of evaluating early years’ services effectively. This module will equip you with skills to support your own learning and that of others through communities of practice.
Inclusive Practice in Early Years (20 credits)
The Inclusive Practice in the Early Years module will help you to appreciate the range of needs young children may have and the importance attached to meeting the needs of individual children. Throughout the module you will make links between theory and practice whilst also exploring the underpinning legislation, legal requirements, policy and guidance. The importance of the child’s rights as an individual will be examined and links will be made to the concept of individual learning and development plans to ensure their needs are met whilst in your care. You will also look at issues associated with exclusion and the importance of addressing multicultural / ethnic and bilingual learning and development needs.
Independent Research Project (40 credits)*
This module will allow you to develop your ability to research independently in an area of specific interest to you. In particular you will be able to select, rationalise and implement an extended written project and then to coherently, and fully, present the project in an academic style. There is an element of choice within this module in relation to the type of project you would like to develop, allowing you the opportunity to make this very personal to your own interests and skills. You will receive guidance and support from your supervisor throughout the project.
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