Truro and Penwith College

FdA Early Years Practice

Rated Ofsted Outstanding (2016), Truro and Penwith College provides a range of quality degree courses with employer needs in mind. All students benefit from an excellent support network that helps to put them on the best footing for a successful future after graduating. Finding themselves at home in purpose-built buildings with expert lecturers and access to industry-standard equipment, students can study a quality university course right here in Cornwall.
A variety of people enter higher education with an assortment of experiences and commitments, but with the flexibility at the heart of our programmes, the College offers a compressed timetable and small class sizes to allow students to study in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whatever your background, studying University courses at Truro and Penwith College means an opportunity to study locally, the chance to fit home or part-time work around your lectures and the one thing all our students have in common – the shared experiences of a quality education right here in Cornwall.
For more information visit the Truro and Penwith College website.

Course details

  • Year 1

  • Core modules

    • Psychology of Learning and Development (TRUR1301)

      This module develops an understanding of the curriculum frameworks in the primary phase of education in England. It will also consider how the wider curriculum meets children’s individual needs and circumstances including for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Approaches to planning and assessment will be explored and related to the focus of inspection frameworks.

    • Interpersonal Relationships and Teamworking (TRUR1302)

      Module focuses on professional relationships including working as part of a team and leadership roles within the context of educational settings. Theoretical perspectives will be applied to understanding the characteristics of effective team performance. Reflection on group class-based experiential opportunities will allow analysis of skills. Different teamworking scenarios including multiagency working will be explored.

    • The Educational Theory of Teaching (TRUR1303)

      This module examines approaches to teaching and pedagogy, exploring theoretical perspectives and theorists that have influenced practice today. Students will explore a range of concepts including play-based learning, outdoor education, sequencing of learning, structured assessments and explore the history, implementation and implications and apply developing understanding to an age range of their choice.

    • Early Years Curriculum, Planning and Assessment (TRUR1305)

      This module develops an understanding of the early years curriculum in England and how to lead and manage children’s holistic development. It will consider children’s individual needs and circumstances and how a play-based approach combining adult-led and child-initiated activities can support this. Approaches to planning and assessment will also be explored.

    • Special Educational Needs and Disability (TRUR1306)

      This module identifies principles and concepts underlying theoretical frameworks and approaches to children with special educational needs and disability (SEND). The emphasis will be on the individual child and examining how their needs are identified and addressed. The significance of policy, and practice, which will shape educational provision for children with SEND will be examined.

    • Professional Practice within the Early Years (TRUR1308)

The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.

Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.

How to apply
All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). 
UCAS will ask for the information contained in the box at the top of this course page including the UCAS course code and the institution code. 
To apply for this course and for more information about submitting an application including application deadline dates, please visit the UCAS website.
Support is also available to overseas students applying to the University from our International Office via our how to apply webpage or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.

Progression routes

Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the University of Plymouth at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme’s progression agreement.

For further information, including the progression from foundation degree form, please visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/business-partners/partnerships/academic-partnerships/study-guide/progression-to-honours-degree

Our partnership with Truro and Penwith College
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.

Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.

Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?

One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there. 

Open days

Partner college open days

This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.

University of Plymouth open days

You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.

Studying with Truro and Penwith College

We’re one of the leading colleges in the country, delivering teaching and learning to the highest level. With three modern campuses at Truro, Penwith (at Penzance) and Tregye, we provide you with a unique university experience.
 
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