Early Learning and Childcare

About this course

Early learning and childcare is a professional field concerned with the education, development and wellbeing of children from birth to the early years of primary school. It is a discipline grounded in understanding how young children develop, how play and interaction support cognitive and emotional growth, and how practitioners can create environments that help all children flourish. Early years work is recognised as one of the most significant influences on children's long-term outcomes, making it both professionally demanding and genuinely important. At the University of the Highlands and Islands, this three-year full-time programme prepares you to work with young children in a range of early years settings. You will develop your understanding of child development, early learning theories, curriculum frameworks in Scotland, safeguarding and the professional skills needed to support ch

Where its graduates go

The 2 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 95% of graduatescards →

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