Bradford College
Supporting and Managing Learning in Early Years* FdA
Bradford College

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Supporting and Managing Learning in Early Years FdA and other courses in CAH25 at Bradford College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH25.

Overall student satisfaction
69 /100
10 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20000 £16977 £20190
25-75 percentile range £17667 - £24333 £11760 - £21991 £13937 - £25916

Course Description

This course enables early year’s staff to develop your career and can form the first two years of a work-based route into teaching.

It offers you a flexible programme of academic study to develop your skills and knowledge in the early years and the education sector. We have designed this route so you can develop the professional practice appropriate to your context, role and interests in the early years. The intention is that by working together we will help you to achieve your goals.

You will spend one day each week in College and a minimum of two days equivalent study in your setting. Time spent in an early years setting may be on a paid or voluntary basis and it is your responsibility to arrange this placement. A strong element of work-based learning ensures that your studies directly apply to your practice in early years and education.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Appreciate the variety of roles played by professionals and practitioners in early years and education and become better in your own role • Develop personal skills and a broad understanding of early years & education • Identify your own place and contribution to early years & education • Develop the personal and professional skills to make that contribution • Understand and contribute to current national initiatives.

*PLEASE NOTE - THIS PROGRAMME IS UNDERGOING PERIODIC REVIEW/REAPPROVAL IN THE 2019-20 ACADEMIC YEAR FOR DELIVERY FROM 2020-21. Periodic Review is a monitoring and review activity undertaken by all universities/colleges delivering HE programmes. Any changes to the existing programmes as a result of this process will be fully communicated to all applicants as soon as possible after conclusion of the reviews.

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Entry is normally at Level 4 with appropriate A level or equivalent qualifications in Childcare and/or Education eg. BTEC National Diploma; NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or Childcare, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or accredited Access course.

Qualification requirements

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Access to HE Diploma

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Employment in a school (this is preferred for the full-time route) or ongoing voluntary placement in a school (placement to be arranged by the student),is a requirement for admission. Admission may be considered with advanced standing subject to recognition of prior certificated learning or experience (RPEL). Students who do not fully meet the GCSE requirements but have considerable school experience may be considered.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Supporting and Managing Learning in Early Years, FdA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Supporting and Managing Learning in Early Years* FdA

England UK £8000 year 1
Northern Ireland £8000 year 1
Scotland £8000 year 1
Wales £8000 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About Bradford College

Bradford College is an institution that offers both further and higher education in the major English city of Bradford. Those attending this college are most often students who have recently left secondary school, but also includes Adult Learners and working professionals seeking specific training. The main campus can be found close to Bradford city centre, on Great Horton Road. The majority of courses are delivered at this site, although not all of them so be sure to consult the college!

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