Course Modules

The module will enable you to develop knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding agenda and underpinning legislation. You will learn how to apply this in practice with children, parents and colleagues.

This module enables you to gain assessed experience in a setting that is relevant to early years practice.

This module develops your knowledge of atypical development in children and young people. You will focus on the medical, genetic and environmental influences on children’s development, and evaluate theories of child development to gain a deeper understanding of how individual

The module aims to explore international issues in Early Years Education and Care such as understanding globalization and migration and the possible impact it has on children and their families. You will examine the responsibility of the adult within children’s

The module develops your knowledge and understanding of the issues that surround health and wellbeing as they affect children and young people into adulthood. You will explore how 21st century living has highlighted an increasing concern over the health and

This module will focus on a range of early years curriculums from around the world (for example Reggio Emilia, the Whāriki, Montessori, High Scope and Steiner) and consider how these are delivered and the impact of their underpinning philosophies.

You will explore how to conduct empirical research for your Independent Project, as well as to promote understanding of research within the field of Early Years. In addition, you will develop your awareness of ‘research mindedness’, as well  as qualitative,

The independent project is designed to engage you in a longer-term and analytical piece of research on a topic relevant to Early Childhood Studies. The module includes a focus on the research process. This includes guidance on research design, writing

This module aims to introduce you to the key factors that affect strategies for leading and managing in Early Years provision. You will develop knowledge and understanding of how to improve practice through working alongside staff, children, families and other

This module introduces you to the innovative and adventurous environments in which children can develop, learn and play such as Forest Schools and Beach School. You will examine the theoretical, psychological, physical and social processes and benefits for children and