FDA Professional Practice Early Years

Our foundation degree is a great way to take your skills to the next level. This course is designed for Early Years professionals who are already qualified at Level 3 but really want to take their knowledge further. We'll help you become an expert on the growth, development and learning of young children. You can learn and explore the historical, cultural and legal frameworks that influence early years care, and become a great source of information and expertiseThis course is delivered as a Full Time course, with teaching taking place on our High Wycombe campus one day a week. This course is designed to fit around your employment within a school or early years setting where you will gain invaluable experience.Why study this subjectMeeting the learning and developmental needs of a child in the early years is crucial to their wellbeing, mental health and academic ability. As an early year’s professional, it’s important that you’re the best you can be and you’re keeping up with current research.Whether you’re working in a school, as a therapist, support worker or interested in research, taking up further education is going to help you succeed and reach the next level of expertise. Gaining the opportunity to go on placements, work, and apply the theory behind early years to a practical setting is an invaluable experience.You will already be working in the early year’s profession, so you might want to take this course to gain qualifications as a means of increasing employment opportunities, improving your job performance, or building upon your passions.What are my career prospects
After you've finished this course you could progress on to study our BA (Hons) Professional Practice and become an undergraduate. You could choose to pursue greater employment opportunities in the early years sector, attempt to increase your responsibilities in a school or therapy setting and use your new skills to build greater success in your current role.You could also choose to complete one of our Postgraduate Certificates in either Education or School Direct Teaching programme. Choosing to continue your education will develop your skills further and broaden your knowledge and increase your potential.