Foundation degrees in early years lay the perfect groundwork for people who need to work while studying, says Catherine Gaunt
Aconsortium of four colleges in Hertfordshire is leading the way in enhancing the status and career prospects of early years practitioners. The first intake of students, enrolled in September 2002, accounts for one tenth of around 1,000 early years workers currently studying for a foundation degree.
Ideal for people who need to work while studying, foundation degrees offer flexible learning, with the option to progress to an honours degree with only 15 months' further study.
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