EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION COURSE
Category:
Child Care Courses
Course Format
Paper Based
Approximate Study Time
100 Hours (Self Study)
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Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments.
Initial payment of £145.00
Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £60.00 |
Price:
£325.00
VAT inclusive
Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service) |
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The Early Years Foundation - Level 3 Course provides guidance for practitioners on meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and it aims to provide useful advice and detailed information for supporting children’s learning and development.
The course covers child development, relationships and environment and offers useful hints on planning and resourcing together with ‘reflective practitioner’ exercises throughout which test the knowledge and understanding of the learner.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a recognised level 3 award (Comparable to working at A Level or NVQ Level 3).
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) became effective in all early years settings from September 2008. From this date it will be compulsory for all providers of early years and child care settings to deliver the EYFS framework.
The principles of the EYFS, which guide the work of all early years practitioners, are grouped into four themes these being:
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A Unique Child
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Positive Relationships
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Enabling Environments
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Learning & Development
Each of these themes are broken down into commitments and covered in detail to guide practitioners through the framework and offer assistance on how to deliver the framework effectively. The course also encourages practitioners to reflect on their own practice and consider for themselves ways of enhancing their provision taking into account the principles of the EYFS.
Every child deserves the best possible start in life and practitioners play a major role in the impact of their early years which mould their future opportunities. This course will ensure that practitioners deliver the EYFS effectively because children really do matter.
The Course Includes the Following Units:-
Section 1 - A Unique Child:
- Unit 1 – Child Development
The following topics are covered: Child Development; A Skilful Communicator; and A Competent Learner.
- Unit 2 – Inclusive Practice
The following topics are covered: Equality and Diversity; Children’s Entitlements; and Early Support.
The following topics are covered: Being Safe and Protected; Discovering Boundaries; and Making Choices.
- Unit 4 – Health & Well Being
The following topics are covered: Growing and Developing; Physical Well-being; and Emotional Well-being.
Section 2 – Positive Relationships:
- Unit 5 – Respecting Each Other
The following topics are covered: Understanding Feelings; Friendships; and Professional Relationships.
- Unit 6 – Parents as Partners
The following topics are covered: Respecting Diversity; Communication; and Learning Together.
- Unit 7 – Supporting Learning
The following topics are covered: Positive Interactions; Listening to Children; and Effective Teaching.
The following topics are covered: Secure Attachments; Shared Care; and Independence.
Section 3 – Enabling Environments:
- Unit 9 – Observation, Assessment & Planning
The following topics are covered: Starting with the Child; Planning; and Assessment.
- Unit 10 – Supporting Every Child
The following topics are covered: Children’s Needs; The Learning Journey; and Working Together.
- Unit 11 – The Learning Environment
The following topics are covered: The Emotional Environment; The Outdoor Environment; and The Indoor Environment.
- Unit 12 – The Wider Context
The following topics are covered: Transitions and Continuity; Multi-agency Working; and The Community.
Section 4 – Learning & Development:
- Unit 13 – Observation, Assessment & Planning
The following topics are covered: Starting with the Child; Planning; and Assessment.
- Unit 14 – Active Learning
The following topics are covered: Mental and Physical Involvement; Decision Making; and Personalised Learning.
- Unit 15 – Creativity & Critical Thinking
The following topics are covered: Making Connections; Transforming Understanding; and Sustained Shared Thinking.
- Unit 16 – Areas of Learning & Development
The following topics are covered: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication, Language and Literacy; Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Physical Development; and Creative Development.
Pre-Requirements:
There are no particular entry requirements.
Course Duration & Support:
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. You also have access to a personal tutor by mail or email for a 12 month period. As the home study courses are self study you can complete in as little or as long a time as you prefer.
Assessment:
You will be assessed on coursework which is detailed in the course materials. Most coursework consists of short paragraph answers to set questions, and a larger essay/case study assignment. Your work can be sent back to your course tutor by email or by post.
Qualification:
The award is gained from successfully completed coursework so there is no exam to complete.
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Level 3 Early Years Foundation Award. This award has been independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is comparable to working at A Level or NVQ Level 3. |
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The award is issued through NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
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