Early Years

About this course

The early years of a child's life, roughly from birth to the age of eight, are now understood to be among the most developmentally significant of all. Research across neuroscience, developmental psychology, and education has established that the experiences children have in this period shape cognitive development, emotional regulation, language acquisition, and social skills in ways that influence outcomes across the whole of their lives. Working in early years is therefore not simply caring for young children; it is participating in one of the most consequential forms of education there is. This two-year full-time foundation degree at the University of St Mark and St John is designed for people who are already working in early years settings and want to deepen their professional knowledge while continuing in practice. You will study the theoretical frameworks underpinning child develop

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Other Educational Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 35% of graduatescards →

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