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This unique course has been developed in response to employer and students’ feedback and is a Level 6 Top Up Award for those working or volunteering with children aged 0 – 19 years in either early years, education, or health settings. The course aims to produce child centred graduates with the leadership skills, knowledge, confidence, and resilience needed to ensure effective child-centred professional practice and professionalism in the workplace.
Nescot is approved by The Open University as an appropriate organisation to offer higher education programmes leading to Open University validated awards.
Applicants will need to hold one of the following qualifications:
Evidence of level 2 Literacy will also be required, for example key skills or functional skills at level 2 or GCSE English language at Grade C/4 or above. If applicants do not have evidence of Literacy at level 2, it will be necessary to complete a piece of writing to demonstrate competence in written English.
Other requirements
A current, clean DBS Check.
To be working in an appropriate setting with children aged between 0 – 19 years (either paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for the duration of the course.
In
addition to the above all candidates are required to evidence suitability for
the course (from either their work-based setting or where they volunteer) with
a professional reference, confirming that the setting is fully supportive of
completing the programme. Evidence of this is required with a signed agreement.
Applicants will also need to ensure that they have suitable IT equipment (eg. laptop or desktop computer), a quiet study space and internet access sufficient to run video conferencing software (Microsoft Teams and/or Google Classroom). Online learning protocols will be in place, so we urge applicants to consider the suitability of their home environment in advance and commit to setting time aside to actively engage with online taught content.
Acceptance onto the course is subject to interview.
The course will be an excellent progression route into careers that require a post graduate qualification, for example; Early Years Teacher status, Qualified Teacher status or PGCE.
Fees for Academic Year 2024/25
£7,700
Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher Education funding available)
Fees are for 2024/25 entry and are for UK students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.
The distinctive feature of this course is that there is a focus on developing resilience and confidence in students to support their transition from Level 5 to 6.
The course will be an excellent progression route into careers that require a post graduate qualification for example: Early Years Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Status, PGCE; QTS & Masters.
Students will be advised at interview of the required prerequisite qualifications such as Maths, English and Science GCSE if this is their intended route.
The team responsible for delivering the programme have a broad range of expertise within the sector from working directly with children, performing at a senior management level, and influencing national policy and practice. As members of various national bodies (directly concerned with children) all teaching and learning is informed by current research and proven best practice.
The course runs for 30 weeks and all the modules are practice focused and designed to support critical reflection on professional practice and professionalism in the students’ respective fields.
Modules:
Learning is assessed via a mix of written submissions and presentations. There are no exams.
Students are typically taught in class sizes of 16 or fewer.
The full Programme Specification can be found here
The Open University Regulations for Validated Awards
Open University Students Guide
Click here to go to our university-level information and support pages.
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.
Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last Updated: 10/10/23
Course Code:
N6775
Study type:
Full Time
Award:
BA (Hons) in Professional Practice Working with Children and Young People (0-19)
Awarded by:
Open University
Course length:
30 weeks of teaching.
Class times:
Friday
taught online from 3.30 pm to 5.30pm
Saturday
in person from 10.00am – 12.00pm
End Date: May 2025
Start date:
September 2024Course Code:
N6775
Study type:
Full Time
Award:
BA (Hons) in Professional Practice Working with Children and Young People (0-19)
Awarded by:
Open University
Course length:
30 weeks of teaching.
Class times:
Friday
taught online from 3.30 pm to 5.30pm
Saturday
in person from 10.00am – 12.00pm
End Date: May 2025
Start date:
September 2024
Applicants will need to hold one of the following qualifications:
Evidence of level 2 Literacy will also be required, for example key skills or functional skills at level 2 or GCSE English language at Grade C/4 or above. If applicants do not have evidence of Literacy at level 2, it will be necessary to complete a piece of writing to demonstrate competence in written English.
Other requirements
A current, clean DBS Check.
To be working in an appropriate setting with children aged between 0 – 19 years (either paid or voluntary) for at least 16 hours per week for the duration of the course.
In
addition to the above all candidates are required to evidence suitability for
the course (from either their work-based setting or where they volunteer) with
a professional reference, confirming that the setting is fully supportive of
completing the programme. Evidence of this is required with a signed agreement.
Applicants will also need to ensure that they have suitable IT equipment (eg. laptop or desktop computer), a quiet study space and internet access sufficient to run video conferencing software (Microsoft Teams and/or Google Classroom). Online learning protocols will be in place, so we urge applicants to consider the suitability of their home environment in advance and commit to setting time aside to actively engage with online taught content.
Acceptance onto the course is subject to interview.
The course will be an excellent progression route into careers that require a post graduate qualification, for example; Early Years Teacher status, Qualified Teacher status or PGCE.
Fees for Academic Year 2024/25
£7,700
Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES (Higher Education funding available)
Fees are for 2024/25 entry and are for UK students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.
The distinctive feature of this course is that there is a focus on developing resilience and confidence in students to support their transition from Level 5 to 6.
The course will be an excellent progression route into careers that require a post graduate qualification for example: Early Years Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Status, PGCE; QTS & Masters.
Students will be advised at interview of the required prerequisite qualifications such as Maths, English and Science GCSE if this is their intended route.
The team responsible for delivering the programme have a broad range of expertise within the sector from working directly with children, performing at a senior management level, and influencing national policy and practice. As members of various national bodies (directly concerned with children) all teaching and learning is informed by current research and proven best practice.
The course runs for 30 weeks and all the modules are practice focused and designed to support critical reflection on professional practice and professionalism in the students’ respective fields.
Modules:
Learning is assessed via a mix of written submissions and presentations. There are no exams.
Students are typically taught in class sizes of 16 or fewer.
The full Programme Specification can be found here
The Open University Regulations for Validated Awards
Open University Students Guide
Click here to go to our university-level information and support pages.
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.
Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last Updated: 10/10/23
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