Early Childhood Education and Care (0-5) with Early Years Teacher Status

Course summary

• Train to become an early years teacher in just one year.

• Discover the ways you can support young children's learning and development.

• Experience a diverse range of placements with the potential for future employment.

• Master the creative and practical skills to shape the future lives of children.

• Develop your professional skills in management, teamwork and leadership.

This course is for those who want to, and already do, work in settings such as nurseries, foundation stages, and private daycare. Because we’re rated ‘Outstanding’ for our Early Childhood Education and Care (Ofsted, 2024), you’ll get the highest standard of teaching.

We offer two pathways for this course: the Employed Pathway, designed for those currently employed in a setting delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and the Entry Pathway, intended for those not currently working in the Early Years sector.

Key themes

This course is structured around four key curriculum blocks – including child development, curriculum in practice, relational pedagogy and professionalism in practice.

We deliver our carefully sequenced curriculum in an environment of high challenge and low threat. You’ll consider ways young children learn and develop with our Curriculum in Practice teaching, providing you with the scope and richness of Early Years practice. 

These blocks blend with relational pedagogy, which is at the heart of learning and development. Your professional learning journey leads you to become an early years teacher who acts with integrity and accountability, demonstrating high levels of professionalism.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop the appropriate skills, knowledge and attitudes to work with children, families, carers and professionals. You’ll learn how to review, evaluate and lead changes to teaching practice that result in improved outcomes for children.