Early Childhood Care & Education

If you’re interested in working with children and finding out how they develop and learn, are eager to study different cultures, languages, and diversity in the world, and are enthusiastic about making a difference in children’s lives, this program will suit you. It explores the varied approaches to early childhood education and care, including child development, child psychology, sociology of childhood, art, drama and music, equality, diversity and inclusion, language acquisition, health and well-being, and safeguarding children. You’ll gain insights into outdoor learning and risky play through our purpose-built outdoor classroom. You’ll be able to apply and adapt your learning in the realistic setting of our dedicated early-childhood practice room. In Year 4, you’ll specialize in areas such as Creative Interventions; Children’s Rights; Leadership, Management, and Mentoring; Curriculum Design, and Leadership, Management, and Mentoring. The course includes practical and creative projects, engaging in the local community, debates, presentations, and reflective journals. The program will develop your competencies across key national and international frameworks.