Leeds City College

This course is validated by Leeds Metropolitan University.

About the course

The Children’s Care Learning & Development Foundation Degree is a qualification for those working in the childcare and education professions.

Foundation Degrees are higher education qualifications that have been designed with employer involvement. This is a qualification recognised on the National Qualifications framework at Level 4 in year 1 and Level 5 in year 2 and has sector endorsement by CWDC. Central to Foundation Degrees are professional development and work-related learning

What will I learn/units/modules

- Personal and professional development.
- Work-related learning.
- Supporting children’s healthy development.
- Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing.
- Creating a positive learning environment.
- Safeguarding children.
- Contemporary issues.
- Parenting and parent partnerships.
- How children learn.
- Brain based activities to support children’s learning.

What are the entry requirements

This course has minimum entry requirements of 1 x E in a relevant A level or a pass in BTEC National Diploma/Certificate or another vocational level 3 qualification, together with a GCSE at grade C in English. However, candidates receiving this minimum offer would need to demonstrate experience in and commitment to their chosen Foundation Degree subject.

A typical offer is likely to be 2 x D at A level, or a Merit profile in a relevant BTEC National Diploma/Certificate, together with a number of GCSE grades at C or above including English.

International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria. Speakers of other languages need to have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or a recognised Level 2 English qualification.

We welcome applications from mature candidates who may not have met the academic criteria, but can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.

All students must be able to demonstrate either by qualifications or testing that they have the required literacy skills to complete the course.

All students need also to be aware that it may be a requirement of progression onto a top up degree that they have both English and Maths at GCSE grade C. Students who do not have these qualifications have the opportunity to gain them whilst at college.

Future opportunities

There is an opportunity to progress onto top-up degrees at Leeds Metropolitan University or other universities.

Employment can be found in the early years services, registration and inspection, maagers or practioners in early years settings, or working with Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships

How to apply/enrol

Please download, print and complete the standard HE application form and return via freepost to one of the addresses listed.

About the tutor

Our tutors come from a range of relevant vocational backgrounds and have both vocational and teaching qualifications. Because they have worked in the vocational area they are able to use their wealth of knowledge to bring the curriculum to life and to ensure that students are developing the knowledge and skills they will need for their future studies/careers.

The manager for this course is Linda Cawthorne and the Award Leader is Jackie Ingham.

Missed the 15th January UCAS deadline for a place in Higher Education this September? Don’t worry – Leeds City College is happy to continue receiving UCAS applications right up until 30th June, so it’s not to late to apply for a range of Higher Education courses offered by the college – go to www.ucas.com and see our courses listed under institution L21.

More details

Fees: TBC
Start Date: September 2012
Run-Day: TBC
Guided Learning Hours: TBC