BA (Hons) Working and Teaching in the Early Years

The Working and Teaching in the Early Years course at Edge Hill University is designed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of staff working in Early Years settings. This part-time course is flexible and accommodates the needs of working professionals, allowing them to further their qualifications while still maintaining their career commitments. Course Content: The course involves engaging with the theories and concepts around early years learning, teaching, and development. Covering topics such as the child in society, learning and development, play, policy, and inclusive practice, the course draws on the very latest research to provide the foundation for the future practice or progression towards Early Years Teacher Status or the PGCE in Early Years.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Understanding Learning and Development in the Early Years, Child themes, Forest School Leadership, and Social Policy and the Young Child.Accreditations: While specific accreditations are not highlighted, the course can provide a route to a full honours degree and provides credits which could be used towards gaining Early Years Teacher Status.Future Careers: With a qualification from this course, students can specialize in a wide array of early years sectors including Early Years Practice, Social Policy, or seek senior roles within their current employment. It also opens up pathways to further study like Early Years Teacher Status or the PGCE in Early Years.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.