1. Early Years Foundation Degree Dr. Nick Sutcliffe – Faculty of Education & Language Studies www.open.ac.uk/FELS

2. Dr Nick Sutcliffe - n.m.g.sutcliffe@open.ac.uk2 Overview of the Foundation Degree 240 credit points – 120 at undergraduate level 1 and 120 at undergraduate level 2 Lasts the part-time equivalent of two years full time study OU Early years FD meets the requirements for the DfES SureStart unit recognised Early Years Sector endorsed Foundation Degree. Suitable for experienced practitioners (with 2 years+ experience), who are currently working with young children aged 0-8 in care and educational settings (5hrs+ per week) Teaching Assistants specialising in Early Years Students in 2006 may be eligible for DfES support package (see www.open.ac.uk/early-years )www.open.ac.uk/early-years

3. Dr Nick Sutcliffe - n.m.g.sutcliffe@open.ac.uk3 Structure of the Foundation Degree Level 1 compulsory courses (E123) Working with Children in the Early Years (30 points, next start is in February 2007, UK Fee £295) (E124) Supporting Children’s Learning in the Early Years (30 points, next start is in February 2007, UK Fee £295) (E115) Personal Professional Development : Early Years Settings (60 points, next start is in February 2007, UK Fee £620) + 60 points from the following two options for Foundation Degree

4. Dr Nick Sutcliffe - n.m.g.sutcliffe@open.ac.uk4 Structure of the Foundation Degree Level 2 Option 1 Sixty points from :- (ED209) Child Development (60 points, next start is in February 2007, UK Fee £525) (U212) Childhood (compulsory course if you wish to progress to the BA (Hons) Childhood Studies) (60 points, next start is in February 2007, UK Fee £525) (K204) Working with Children and Families (60 points, next start is in February 2007, UK Fee £595) Level 2 Option 2 (E243) Inclusive Education : Learning From each other (30 points, next start is in February 2007, UK Fee £295) (E230) Ways of Knowing : language, mathematics and science in the early years (30 points, next start is in February 2007, UK Fee £295)

5. Dr Nick Sutcliffe - n.m.g.sutcliffe@open.ac.uk5 Structure of the Foundation Degree Plus the Level 2 compulsory and final course (E215) Extending Personal and Professional Development : early years settings (60 points, next start is in May 2006, UK Fee £585)

6. Dr Nick Sutcliffe - n.m.g.sutcliffe@open.ac.uk6 Exit Awards Certificate in Early Years (120 points at level 1) Foundation degree in Early Years (+ 120 points at Level 2) Where to next? BA (Hons) Childhood Studies (+ 120 points at Level 3, must include U212 Childhood course) BA Ordinary degree (+ 60 points at Level 3) BA Hons degree (+ 120 points at Level 3) And after that? MA, M.Ed. PhD, Ed.D.