Access to HE Education (Early Years)

About This Course

The Access to HE Diploma in Education (Early Years) is an intensive one year programme of study. It will equip you with the skills, experience and qualifications to go on to study a range of higher education courses in Early Years and Childhood studies that can then lead to careers in early years education, primary education, further education, safeguarding and family support work.

Key Units

The core curriculum provides you with the underlying skills you need for study at university level. These include:

• reading

• essay writing

• note taking

• presentation

• research skills

• use of statistics

• IT skills

It also provides tutorial support which may take the form of a group session or one-to-one support. All students will be allocated a personal tutor from the beginning of the Diploma.

The diploma will cover key units including

• Child Development

• Child Psychology

• Early Socialisation

• Safeguarding

• Teaching and Learning

• Education

• English and Maths

The diploma consists of 45 graded credits and 15 ungraded study skills credits. All units must be achieved to pass the diploma. Graded credits are assessed at Pass, Merit and Distinction. 

Learners will attend college 3 days per week for one full academic year. 

Tell Me More

This programme is designed for mature adult students returning to study following a break in their education.

The teaching staff are friendly, supportive and dedicated to helping you succeed. All we ask is that you come with an open mind, prepared to work and are willing to tackle challenges.