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Certificate of Higher Education in Early Years Professional Practice

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Summary

Price
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Study method
Distance learning
Duration
6 years · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

If you work with young children and want to develop your practice and professional skills, this certificate could be what you’re looking for. It will develop your knowledge and understanding of early years provision and enable you to reflect on your practice across a range of public, private, voluntary and independent settings – addressing your work in relation to young children and other adults (including colleagues, other professionals, parents and carers).

Key features of the course

 

  • Combines professional practice with academic study 
  • Develops your understanding of the role and expertise of a senior practitioner 
  • Explores how children learn, and the impact your practice can have on their development
  • Builds a solid foundation for further study.

A nationally recognised qualification in its own right, the certificate of higher education is also equivalent to the first third of the BA (Honours) Early Years (Q51) degree.

Description

This certificate of higher education comprises 120 credits (equivalent to one year's full-time university study).                                   

Stage 1 (120 credits)

You’ll examine the role of the early years practitioner, the range of education and care provision, and the importance of early years environments for enabling young children’s learning and development. Finally you’ll develop your reflective skills in relation to: working with parents, colleagues and other professionals; play, learning and development; and safeguarding children.


Compulsory modules (120 credits)
  • The early years: developing practice (E100) or EZL100

    If you work with young children, this module will help develop your knowledge and understanding of how they develop and learn.

  • Professional practice in the early years (E105)

    Develop your understanding of the concept of being a reflective practitioner and the professional expectations of being a leading practitioner in the early years workforce.

Experienced practitioners will start in February with The early years: developing practice (APEL route) (EZL100), and APEL version (accreditation of prior learning) of the first module. This enables you to demonstrate core subject and practice knowledge gained through your role and responsibilities, and appropriate study skills.


Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment

This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:

  • Knowledge and understanding
  • Cognitive skills
  • Practical and professional skills
  • Key skills

The level and depth of your learning gradually increases as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; e-learning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.

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