Early Childhood Education and Care - Newman University College

Why study Early Childhood Education and Care at Newman
University College? It is widely recognised in research that the
care and development of young children plays an important role
in their life opportunities. Fundamental skills such as speaking
and listening, creativity and interpersonal skills are developed
in this important phase of our lives.
Newman’s courses in Early Childhood Education
and Care at undergraduate and postgraduate level
and the Early Years Foundation Degree enable
students to develop a critical understanding of
and multi-disciplinary approach to key policies
and practices locally, nationally and internationally
relating to the care and education of children from
birth to eight years of age.
All courses promote a research informed approach
to early childhood education and care in both
theoretical and applied contexts. Often full and
part-time students from a variety of professional
backgrounds study alongside each other, resulting
in stimulating discussions of how policies and
strategies impact on various settings. This enables
students to gain an understanding of multi-agency
working and improve the efficiency of the
organisations they work in.
Early Childhood Education and Care graduates
have opportunities to become part of a changing
professional workforce which is interdisciplinary,
and encompasses early childhood, education
and care in all its diverse aspects. Most graduates
pursue careers in the fields of education, health,
legal and social work in the public, private and
voluntary sectors. Many are employed in children’s
centres in diverse roles such as early years
co-ordinators or family support workers. Others
progress onto teacher education, either through
a PGCE offered by Newman or employer based
routes. There are also postgraduate professional
training courses in youth work available for
progression. The research based element of
Newman’s programmes equips graduates for
further research beyond their studies.
Contents
Early Years (non-school settings) Foundation Degree 04
Early Childhood Education and Care BA (Hons) 06
Initial Teacher Education BA (Hons) with QTS
– Early Years Specialism 08
PGCE Primary (QTS) 10
MA Early Years 12
Student Profiles 13
Children, Young People and Families
Research Centre 14
Staff Profiles and Research Interests 15
For more information visit our website:
www.newman.ac.uk
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