The pilot scheme, which supports the development of the Foundation Degree in Childcare, has been set up by Aimhigher Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire (MKOB), one of 45 partnerships across England. It is part of a national campaign funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England and the Department for Education and Skills.
Under the scheme, universities negotiate funding for places with HEFCE and the early years partnerships pay for the bursaries, so the only cost to the working student is 50 tuition fees.
Through links with Oxford Brookes University, local colleges and early years partnerships, Aimhigher MKOB has increased the number of places on part-time foundation degrees in childcare in Oxfordshire from 18 to 36, with the level expected to reach 72 by 2006.
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