Working with Children in Early Years & Education

The BA (Hons) Top Up Degree curriculum is designed for people who are working with and supporting children in education or social context and or children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Curriculum design and delivery of this course is ideal for students who have achieved a merit or distinction classification at level 5, of a qualification that has relevance to this Top Up, such as FdA Early Years and Leadership, FdA Early Years Studies, FdA Early Childhood and Education, FdA Children and Young People and FdA Education in Professional Practice in Early Years 0-8.

This BA (Hons) is designed for practitioners who want to complete a degree to improve their practice and/or increase their employment opportunities but wish to, or need to, remain in paid employment or as a volunteer. Students are expected to have at least two years’ experience working with children and be in practice with children in an educational or social context alongside level 6 study, for at least one day each week for the duration of the course.

Students do require a clear DBS  Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) an essential requirement of people who work with children. All applicants must complete an interest form and attend an interview prior to enrolling. Students who achieved a pass classification at level 5 are required to attend a further meeting to discuss specific academic and practical support advice and guidance.  

The Higher Education team are committed to providing high quality information, advice and guidance during the recruitment, selection admission processes ensuring all applicants receive the right information for them to make informed decisions.   

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