HND Early Childhood Education and Care HTQ Foundation degree at Coventry University

You will be introduced to the concept that practitioners are researchers within the field and be introduced to essential research skills. It is anticipated this will then inform your practice as well as support your academic competence through the sourcing, reading and analysis of contemporary literature. You will use critical thinking and writing skills to explore and assess a broad range of texts around your chosen research topic. You will also explore data collection methods currently used in

Holistic child-centred practice is embedded into the daily roles of early childhood practitioners working with children in the age ranges of 0–8 years. Completion of this module gives you an opportunity to embed reflective practice into your everyday role. It gives insight into management, change and holistic child-centred approaches, designed to facilitate progression in, and onto, advanced practice in early childhood education and care-related careers. It should also support continuing higher

You will consider how biology, neurological brain development and environmental experiences play a major role in influencing children's development and learning through the first three years of life. You will demonstrate how you, as a practitioner, can support others in implementing best practice that leads to positive long-term impact on children's holistic development. By applying your reflective understanding of children's development, you should be able to identify and justify innovative pra

You will examine the complexities and challenges that play provides in early childhood practice. You will be encouraged to challenge perspectives on play and see the reasoning behind developing a deep understanding of play. Practical skill development in recording quality observations of children's self-chosen play is an essential part of this unit. Considering the differing perspectives on play through a consideration of a range of disciplines such as psychology, sociology, play work, health an

There is a mandatory work placement or experience element embedded within this course. You have to complete placement hours in each stage of the course in early education and/care settings in order to achieve the qualification. There is a requirement of 575 cumulative hours' work placement or experience in early education and/care settings over the two-year period of the course.

This module aims to support you in evaluating practice and initiating a small change to practice in your settings based on the reading and research you have undertaken. You will explore what is meant by action research and what it might involve, considering a range of research methods and data collection tools before deciding upon and justifying an action research project in your setting. You will also explore the ethical implications involved in undertaking your research project, referring to y

This module will develop your understanding of the relationship between leadership and management and the methods by which these are applied in early years settings. Through examining your own role, you will use the knowledge gained to develop appropriate opportunities to effectively lead and manage people and a team in a children's early education and care environment. This should include promoting a positive culture, clear communication, a shared vision, setting shared objectives and monitorin

This module explores the strategic relationships with key stakeholders including social services, schools, health, and inspection frameworks. You will consider the nature and purpose of curriculum with a focus on how management implements the curriculum to meet the holistic needs of the children. You should also develop an understanding of how to manage staff resources effectively to deliver high-quality provision. The module will introduce you to a range of evidence and data to encourage the de

This module will support you to explore new initiatives in global practice and reflect on how this could impact your own practice. Practical skill development in the use of observation as a research technique and how to comply with complex ethical procedures will be supported. You will use observation in practice to create small-scale innovative change. The voice of the child is a strong focus in this module.

There is a mandatory work placement element embedded within this course. You have to complete placement hours in each stage of the course in early education and/care settings in order to achieve the qualification. There is a requirement of 575 cumulative hours' work placement or experience in early education and/care settings over the two-year period of the course.