FdA Children’s Learning and Development Distance Learning

This distance learning foundation degree suits early years staff who want to study while remaining in practice. It applies academic learning directly to the workplace, helping students reflect on and improve their everyday professional practice. Learners balance study with their existing job. Learners receive recorded content each week through the virtual learning environment and join online sessions held in Microsoft Teams. Topics include safeguarding, play-based teaching and the impact of adverse childhood experiences, and assessment is varied, with vlogs and e-portfolios among the formats. Online discussion forums and live group tutorials support collaboration and help students prepare for their work. Graduates typically progress into leadership positions in early years settings, including room leader. Assessment and support are designed around working lives.