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University degree

Early Years

Peter Symonds College
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
part-time
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About this course

This course has been designed for those working with children from birth, within the Early Years Foundation Stage, to the end of the Reception Year in Schools. It includes those working or wishing to work as nannies and child minders providing that the children being cared for are within the relevant age range. The course is aimed at those who have a level three qualification and / or sufficient employment experience who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding in the field of early childhood.

In students' own words
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Highly recommend
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city β€” good transport links make it easy t…
Third year Β· Part-time
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Genuinely worthwhile
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city β€” the c…
Third year Β· Full-time
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