Overview
Are you looking for a career in working with early years children? This unit will give you a critical overview of the different forms of play evidenced in the early years of children. It will allow you to explore different approaches and how to plan for child and adult initiated activities in an early years setting. The unit aims to help you understand the importance of integrating play into the curriculum and to plan effectively for children with individual learning needs.
This unit will promote an understanding and the importance of equality of opportunity for all irrespective of gender, ability and background. It will also develop your understanding of the links between play, representation and learning. If you work or want to work in an early years setting such as a playgroup, nursery or primary school, this unit will help you to plan effectively and appropriate creative learning opportunities, taking account of young children’s health, emotional wellbeing, and safety.
Modules
- An introduction to learning theories of Play
- Exploring the meaning of ‘Learning through play’
- Key concepts of behaviourism, its impact and limitations
- Children’s Rights and the ownership of Play
- Play and gender: How gender roles and patterns are perceived in practice
- Debates on social-constructivist theories and
- Symbolic representation and active learning
Career Progression
Successful completion of this unit can be used as recognition of prior learning (RPL). When you have completed this unit, you will be able to progress to the Level 4 Certificate in Early Childhood Studies course delivered at Croydon College’s university centre as a full time one-year course of 120 Level 4 credits.
The unit can also be used as a unique CPD opportunity to gain skills and knowledge of the early years and healthcare sector. It is a particularly relevant unit for those looking to work in an early years setting such as a primary or nursery school or within the healthcare sector or those wanting to progress your career.
Aspire Eligibility
All programmes are open to Londoners who meet the following criteria:
- UK resident and living in London
- Aged 18+
- Do not hold a level 4 (post-college/sixth form) qualification
- Either employed (and earning less than London Living Wage) or unemployed/economically inactive
Course Eligibility
A Level 2 qualification in English would be preferable
A Level 2 qualification in Maths would be preferable.
Candidates without Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths may still apply but may be required to complete an initial assessment.
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Frequently asked questions
What is expected of me?
- To be an active participant in the programme.
- To complete all of the workbooks funding paperwork and the accredited unit.
- To undertake a workbased project (will be supplied by us if you are currently not working)
- To participate in all the group online workshops and 1-2-1 coaching sessions.
How much does this cost?
Participation in this programme is completely free. It is fully funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Greater London Authority (GLA).
Additional support for travel to and from places of study and other expenses will vary depending on the provider and the support they are able to offer. These options will be discussed during your enrolment.
How long will it take?
The part time programme typically takes 8 - 12weeks to complete
Can I take more than one unit?
You cannot study more than one unit on the Aspire London Programme. However, upon completion of your programme, you’ll get advice and guidance from your Aspire Careers Coach about how and where you can continue to study, if this is the next step for you and your career progression. This could include a full Level 5 qualification.