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Certificate in Early Years Practice: Standard pathway
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This OU certificate is made up of 60 credits.
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What you will study
There are two ways to start a qualification. You can begin your studies at Stage 1, or, if you haven’t studied for a long time, you can get started by studying an Access module as an additional preparatory stage of your chosen qualification. We know from experience that students who have completed an Access module do better in their subsequent modules, so it could be the vital first step you take to help you succeed in your future studies.
To find out the recommended Access module for this pathway, choose your country in the Fees section below.
Stage 1
To achieve this certificate you’ll study one compulsory 60 credit-module The early years: developing practice (E100)The early years: developing practice::This Level 1 course is appropriate for practitioners currently working with young children aged between birth and seven years in public, private, voluntary and independent settings. You’ll cover a range of themes including how children develop and learn; their personal, social and emotional development; communication and language; literacy, mathematics; and their understanding of the world. You'll learn about the early years curriculum and develop your ability to work effectively with young children, parents, colleagues and other professionals.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.S05-1,module,E100,,1.
You’ll focus on the responsibilities, knowledge and skills underpinning your work with young children and with other adults – including parents and carers and a range of professional colleagues in multi-agency contexts.
You’ll also develop your study skills as you examine a number of topics including:
- the role of the early years practitioner
- young children’s learning and development
- the importance of early years environments
- the work of children’s services in safeguarding and promoting children’s health and welfare.
There are a range of resources including audio and video materials to help you in your study, and you’ll carry out a number of activities linked to your work with children.
Modules quoted in qualification descriptions are those that are currently available for study. As the
structure of our qualifications is reviewed on a regular basis, the University is unable to guarantee that
the same selection of modules will continue to be available in future years.
How long it takes
It will take you nine months to complete the one module required for this certificate.
Fees
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If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution you may be able to transfer credit for this study and count it towards an Open University qualification. If you wish to apply to transfer credit you must do so as soon as possible, and before you register for your chosen qualification. If you are awarded credit for study completed elsewhere, you may find that you need to study fewer OU modules to complete your qualification with us.
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