The Early Years Foundation Degree
Published: Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 at 11:39 AM
With Kingston University and the Reach Foundation –
After two years of teaching 18 students from 12 local Early Years settings, the Reach Foundation is recruiting for next year's cohort to begin their study on Kingston University's Early Years Foundation Degree.
We are very proud to partner with Kingston University for this course, especially as it is currently rated No.2 overall in the UK for education (Guardian league tables 2022).
- Do you have a L3 qualified member of staff working in Nursery or Reception?
- Would you like to encourage them to take the next step in their study and career?
- Do you think they would be interested in completing an Early Years Foundation Degree?
The Course
This course is relevant for anybody who has at least 2 years experience working in the Early Years and is working a minimum of 16 hours a week in an Early Years setting. Students earn whilst they learn. The course combines workplace learning with part-time evening study (once a week), so students can continue to stay in their current role and can implement all of the new theories and concepts they are being taught into their current practice.
What current students have told us
- 'The best thing about the course is the well thought out structure of the lectures and the support from the tutors to link theory to practice. Allowing me to reflect on my setting and grow my knowledge of all things early years.'
- 'The best thing about the course is the positivity within our group and the level of support we give each other. In terms of the lectures the best thing was the pace at which it was set, and the tutors tailored and adapted the lectures to best suit everyone in the group. No one felt like they couldn't do it.'
- 'Completing the degree has given me the confidence to relay back to other members of staff, including managers, new things that I have learnt and why I want to implement them. And be able to back up my ideas with theory'.
- 100% of second year students told us that their subject knowledge has increased as a result of this course.
- 80% of second year students have told us that their professional confidence has increased as a result of this course.
- 90% of second year students have told us that they see an increased value in their role as an early years professional.
Watch this short video to hear more about the course from current students.
To find out more about the course please email: katherine.richards-bryant@reachfoundation.org.uk