STUDY

Overview

“We must look to the children as a vehicle for bringing change to humanity.” (Maria Montessori) 

It has been noted in several contexts that children of today will become leaders of tomorrow. Thus, all those that work with, care for, and support children’s holistic development from 0-12 years of age, have a great responsibility to undertake. If you share our passion for ensuring that all children are supported to reach their full potential through an appropriate and inclusive curriculum, then you must also acknowledge the need for practitioners to understand the key theories that support and underpin all children’s learning and development through a reflective approach. Take this journey with us to explore a range of associated disciplines as together we explore the links between theory and practice in informing your knowledge and skills, and ultimately, in enhancing your own continued professional development/practice whilst working with children.    

The course can be undertaken as distance learning by applying via our website. The BA (Hons) Early Years and Primary Practice (BA Hons EYPP) is an employment related higher education qualification which offers FdA EYPP (or equivalent) graduates an opportunity to obtain a full BA (Hons) Degree. The course focuses on developing student’s knowledge and understanding of the principles and values that underpin the learning and development of young children primarily from birth to 12 years, and to critically apply these values and principles in order to develop their continued professional development/practice. The course is designed to offer students the opportunity to progress to teacher training or further postgraduate study such as MA courses. Students can also choose to work towards Early Years Graduate Practitioner Status alongside the BA (Hons) EYPP course. The BA (Hons) EYPP course has an established reputation and is supported by local employers and by the Local Education Authority. In order to succeed on the course student’s need to be hardworking and committed individuals who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding and their academic skills. Each course module will develop your ability to explore, discuss, analyse, evaluate, and develop your practice regarding theory, research, policy and recognised good practice. 

An excellent level of support is offered by the course team in supporting your studies, the team and indeed the course curriculum fully supports the development of your own continued professional development through a very structured provision. You will also be allocated a personal academic coach who will offer pastoral support and guidance throughout your studies. As a practice-based learning course, students will require the support of their employer (paid or voluntary) to successfully complete the qualification. Learners will also need to identify a workplace mentor who will provide professional support, guidance and advice and be a critical friend where appropriate.  The course has a distance learning option, applications are made via our website.   

The BA (Hons) EYPP course provides enhanced knowledge of the holistic development of children and associated professional practice and develops your ability to appropriately apply this to enhance your practice. The tutor team are committed to providing equality of opportunity and fair treatment in order to encourage you all to explore, discover and achieve your full potential at University of Suffolk. You will benefit from a close working relationship with a highly qualified teaching team who will support you academically through your collaboration with your peers and your own individual learning experience. As a vocational provision the BA (Hons) EYPP course acknowledges the importance for you to engage with practice throughout your own learning and development, this remains a key element of the course and is key to your own academic success.