Norland College COLLEGE AGENCY ABOUT US COURSES STUDENT LIFE CAREERS RESEARCH HOW TO APPLY VISIT US COURSES AT NORLAND BA (Hons) in Early Years Development & Learning with the Norland Diploma BA (Hons) in Early Years Development & Learning with the Norland Diploma Validated by The University of Gloucestershire Course Structure Entry Requirements Course Map and Modules The Norland Diploma Student Support Sign Language Course Preparing for Employment Career Opportunities Fees Financial Assistance How do I apply? Norland College Prospectus Our early years degree is unique. It is a 3 year full time course that combines degree level study with practical sessions and experience with children, enabling you to put the theory into practice. Running alongside the degree, and for one year after you have left the college, you will work towards achieving the prestigious Norland Diploma. It is this qualification that sets you apart from other early years professionals and adds an even greater array of practical skills and experience to your early years toolkit. What will I learn on this course? This course provides an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the early years. Our lecturers have a passion for this subject area and considerable professional and academic experience in both education and health. Their teaching draws on approaches from many disciplines including psychology, child health, history, philosophy, social science, literature and education. Outside speakers are regularly invited to the college to give you an opportunity to listen to people already working in the field. Find out more about the subjects you will study by clicking on 'Course Map and Modules' above. For the Programme Specification for the BA (Hons), click here. How is the course structured? Each of the three years is divided into two semesters; half of each semester is spent in college and the other half in an early years placement. In the third and last year you will also be required to complete a dissertation on a subject of your choice related to the early years. During the final semester of the third year we focus on teaching you life skills which will be relevant to your future employment. These include First Aid, interview techniques, fitting car seats and driving in difficult conditions. What is the Norland Diploma? The Norland Diploma is a distinctive and prestigious qualification which is studied alongside the degree course. All students must successfully complete not only their degree but also each element of the Norland Diploma in order to use the title 'Norlander' (or ‘Norland Nanny’). For further information, click 'The Norland Diploma' at the top of the page. To read about different careers that our graduates pursue, click here. The entry requirements for this course are: A minimum of 5 GCSEs (which must include English and Maths) at grade C or above; and A minimum of 200 UCAS points achieved at A Level or equivalent study For information on tariff points please see the UCAS tariff tables. Students with the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma fulfil the entry requirements for the BA (Hons) in Early Years Development and Learning. Students awarded the International Baccalaureate Certificate must have scored points that are equivalent to a minimum of 200 IB UCAS tariff points. If you are a European Economic Area (EEA) national or a Swiss national, you can apply to study at Norland College in the normal way through UCAS. As part of the application process you will need to verify your qualifications with UK Naric. If you are a non-EEA (or non-Swiss) national student, you cannot currently apply to study at Norland College. Please email enquiries@norland.co.uk if you would like us to contact you if this situation changes. 2014 Course Map - Level 4 Code and Title CAT Points Study Per NC4001: Professional Development 1 This module prepares students for their first placement and also aims to introduce, develop and encourage the acquisition of those study and transferable skills required of students for the successful completion of their undergraduate programme. Furthermore, students will be required to reflect on personal, academic and career path and to plan an effective strategy towards becoming an early years practitioner. 30 Semester 1&2 NC4002: The Invention of Childhood This module examines the concept of childhood from both adults and children's perspectives, drawing attention to changes over time and predicting changes in the future. Historical, political, social and ethical factors are explored and examined in terms of their influence on these changes. 30 Semester 1 NC4003: Approaches to Development and Learning This module provides an overview of all aspects of the EYFS with a particular emphasis on physical development. Different methods of observing children will be explored. 15 Semester 1 NC4004: Communication and Language This module is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of language development in young children. Students will examine different theories of language acquisition and relate this to their own observations of children’s language use. 15 Semester 2 NC4005: Personal, Social and Emotional Development This module aims to introduce the students to holistic development of children from birth to five examining personal, social and emotional development as measured against normative milestones. 15 Semester 2 NC4006: Heuristic Play This module aims to build on and extend knowledge and understanding of holistic child development by focusing on sensory motor development in children from birth to two years of age. 15 Semester 2 Course Map - Level 5 Code and Title CAT Points Study Period NC5001: Professional Development 2 This module gives students the opportunity to reflect on their role as practitioners by carrying out case studies of practitioners interacting with children. Students will also continue to use their Professional Development Portfolios to track their progress, recognise their achievements and support them in becoming independent and lifelong learners. 30 Semester 1&2 NC5002: Inclusion in the Early Years This module examines the notion of inclusion to support practitioners in taking action to remove barriers to participation and learning for all children and families, including the challenging of discrimination and promotion of equality, thus minimising the effects of additional needs on children’s learning and development and the impact this has on the family. The role of the early years worker as a member of a multi-disciplinary team will be examined together with the role of legislation and current frameworks in supporting the child and the family. 15 Semester 1 NC5003: Children's Health and Wellbeing The module aims to extend students’ understanding about holistic child development and care through an examination of young children's health and wellbeing. The importance of listening to children's voices as an integral aspect of supporting children's mental and emotional wellbeing will be considered. 15 Semester 1 NC5004: Parenting Approaches In this module students will examine different parenting styles and will consider a number of strategies to support parents and carers with behaviour management. 30 Semester 1&2 NC5005: The Creative Child The module aims to enable students to develop an understanding of the role of the creative process in children’s learning, enabling the student to develop an understanding of how a child responds to a ‘provocation’ following the process from planning through development to implementation. 15 Semester 2 NC5006: Supporting children’s mathematical development This module aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding of significant and emerging theories and principles of mathematical teaching and learning; their ability to use appropriate teaching and learning methods and techniques to develop and support mathematical development; their ability to plan mathematical related activities appropriate for a range of learners, and develop their own mathematical knowledge and understanding in order to support children's progress in mathematics. 15 Semester 2 Course Map - Level 6 Code and Title CAT Points Study Period NC6001: Professional Development 3 Students will be offered support and guidance to prepare for their future employment and will be required to reflect on their personal, academic and career path in order to plan an effective strategy towards their chosen career in the Early Years. 30 Semester 1&2 NC6002: Leadership and Management in the Early Years In this module students will study different theories of leadership and management and will be asked to present their ideas on leadership, planning and management related to either an early years setting, or as a nanny exploring aspects such as team work and conflict resolution or contributing to the teaching and learning team as a teacher in a school setting. 30 Semester 2 NC6003: Studying young children's development and learning In this module students will learn about different types of methodology used in carrying out research and the ethical issues involved in observing children. This module forms the project proposal for their work based project. 15 Semester 1 NC6004: Literature Review In this module students will write a literature review which is a summary and synthesis of others arguments and ideas which have been published on their chosen topic for their work based project. 15 Semester 1 NC6005: Work based Project This module is a student-led independent research project with tutorial support. The work based project allows students to undertake an investigation on a theme that relates to the aims of their chosen topic through research in an early years setting. 30 Semester 1&2 The Norland Diploma is not a ‘stand-alone’ course but consists of practical training embedded in your study for the degree course, and a newly-qualified year in employment. It is what distinguishes Norland graduates from any other early years professional and makes them highly sought after. The Norland Diploma places a strong focus on the holistic development of the child and consists of the following elements: Three practical units: Play and Learning, Care and Wellbeing, and Food and Nutrition. Early years placements. The Newly Qualified Nanny (NQN) year in employment. All elements of the Norland Diploma are compulsory. In order to qualify as a Norlander (or ‘Norland Nanny’), all students must successfully complete their degree and each element of the Norland Diploma. See below for further information about each element of the Norland Diploma. THREE PRACTICAL UNITS Play and Learning During Play and Learning sessions students you will investigate a full range of activities related to helping children develop and how to promote their future development. Students learn to recognise developmental milestones and be alert to any factors which might affect a child’s development. Topics include: The value of play How to observe children at play Understanding the importance of working with other professionals Managing challenging behaviour These sessions are a mixture of theory and hands-on activities, ensuring that you have a high level of knowledge ready for linking your practice to theory. Care and Wellbeing During these sessions you will learn a variety of practical skills that ensure the welfare of the child is paramount at all times. Topics include: Childhood illnesses Personal care of a child Care of a newborn and the mother Travelling with children Home safety Students are also required to successfully complete the Paediatric First Aid Certificate in order to achieve the Norland Diploma. This course is specifically designed for early years practitioners and ensures that they can provide the best possible care to children in emergency situations. Once successfully completed, students are awarded with the ABC Medical qualified First Aider badge. This qualification is valid for 3 years and students are given the opportunity to return to Norland to renew their certificate before it expires. This training is provided by Mark Davis REMT-A, FRSPH, FRSA, MInstLM, AIfL of ABC Medical Services (Reading) Ltd. Food and Nutrition Nutrition and diet are vitally important to children’s development and growth and therefore paramount to the welfare of children. As well as learning about the nutritional needs of young children, these sessions allow students to gain hands on experience in preparing food suitable for a variety of ages. Topics include: Weaning babies onto solid foods How to prepare meals for children on special diets How to encourage choosy eaters to eat a more varied diet Safety in the kitchen environment Food hygiene Cooking with children PLACEMENTS During their three years at college, students attend six different placements in a variety of local early years settings. During each placement regular reports are completed to monitor the students’ progress. Students are visited regularly, to help support their learning and understanding. Placements cover the age range from newborn to 8 years of age and can include: Nurseries Family Centres Primary Schools Family Homes – either ‘living-in’ or ‘living-out’ Special Needs schools Hospital placement – in the maternity and/or paediatric wards For their final year at college, students have the freedom to choose a setting that is most relevant to their dissertation. Placements at Norland provide you with an unrivalled opportunity to put into practice what you’ve learnt in lectures. They also provide you with a fantastic variety of experience that will help you to make important decisions about your future career. THE NEWLY QUALIFIED NANNY (NQN) YEAR The final element of the Norland Diploma is the NQN year. After the successful completion of three years at college, the NQN year is spent working as a nanny in paid employment arranged by the college’s in-house employment agency, Norland Agency. This first supported position helps our graduates to develop their skills and build on what they have learned during their time at college. In preparation for their NQN placement, Norland works with students to prepare them for, and place them in, their first position. During the NQN year Norland provides each graduate with support, advice and guidance for the duration of their post. As they approach the end of the NQN year, Norland works with each graduate to help them decide on the next steps in their career path. In order to pass this final year, graduates must have received successful appraisals from their employer and have produced documentation that is assessed against formal criteria e.g. menu plans and learning journals. The purpose of the NQN year is to maintain the high standards expected of our graduates, and to provide support as they enter the work place for the first time as a nanny. Successful completion of the NQN year will result in the award of the Norland Diploma and Badge, use of Norland Agency, the title ‘Norlander’ and the life-long support of Norland. For the Programme Specification for the Norland Diploma, click here Compared to other colleges and universities, Norland is a small institution. This means that teaching groups on the BA (Hons) course are kept small, a maximum of 20, allowing students to ask questions and hold discussions during lectures as a whole group. Norland’s size also means that we are able to offer students a high level of support. Each student is allocated a personal tutor who is available for support and advice for any college related or personal problem they may encounter. The college's Student Support Coordinator is available to give one to one study support to all students as well as those with a specific learning difficulty. The Student Support Coordinator also provides drop-in sessions two evenings a week enabling students to access study support and guidance at any point during their course. For those students in receipt of Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), Norland College provides support to students with disabilities and Specific Learning Difficulties through the DSA’s Non-Medical Helper's (NMH) Allowances. Click here for NMH rates at Norland College (this information is for the purposes of DSA assessors only, when recommending NMH services for students in receipt of DSA). Communication in Sign is an optional course written specifically for our BA (Hons) students to fit around their timetable. It is accredited by NCFE and qualifies students with a Communication in Sign Level 1. The course is designed to give students an understanding of British Sign Language, allowing students to communicate confidently and effectively with children and adults who are deaf or hearing impaired. During induction week, students are given a taster session to decide whether they wish to join the course. The course lasts for 30 weeks (10 classes each term). There is assessment throughout the year and a final exam which is stress-free! The course has been running for 4 years and so far, everyone has passed. The course costs £390 for the year and can be paid in 3 termly instalments of £130. You can watch a video of Norland sign language students signing here. Students taking part in this course have said: 'Not only have I learnt how to sign, the course has also taught me about deaf culture.' 'I feel that BSL will be extremely beneficial in the future and is a unique skill that enables me to stand out as a knowledgeable and professional individual.' 'Learning sign will support me throughout my career as an early years educator as it has provided me with the opportunity to include everyone and provide children with opportunities.' In addition to their work towards the BA (Hons) degree and the Norland Diploma, students attend lectures and training sessions designed to equip them with the all the necessary skills for successful employment. Guest Speakers Various different early years professionals are invited to speak at the college during employment weeks. This includes a working Norland Nanny who will share her experiences with the students, offer advice and answer questions. All of our students thinking of working as Norland Nannies are strongly advised to take out Public Liability insurance. To help with this, Voice (the Education Union), deliver a presentation to the students about how to go about this and also about the benefits of belonging to a union. Self Defence These sessions focus on teaching the students to protect themselves and the children in their care. Students are taught basic self defence techniques and strategies for handling a potentially threatening situation. They are also trained in tactics for limiting risks and avoiding danger. Driving Skills All our students learn life saving skid control techniques. The first part of the course involves attending a classroom session to learn the general theory about what causes a car to skid. Students then put the theory to practice and, under close supervision, they learn how to handle vehicles in snowy and icy road conditions. To complete the driving skills package, and new for 2013, our students undertake Drive A Child, the world's first online assessment and educational platform which is aimed specifically at a nanny’s driving ability. The training looks at attitude, skill and knowledge and has been specifically designed for nannies who drive with children on board. On successful completion of the course, the student's name is included on the 'Drive-a-Child' Register, allowing future employers to confirm that their employee has taken their driving to an advanced level. Lifesaving This basic lifesaving course trains students to ensure the safety of children when in and around water and what to do in an emergency. It includes the necessary skills to get a person out of the water, what to do if someone is unconscious in water and how to perform CPR. London Trip Many of the first jobs undertaken by our students are based in London. In preparation for this, students spend a day in London getting to know their way around and performing tasks and research in areas that are relevant to their mock interview locations. Forest School Students spend the day at a local forest school learning about how to use outdoor spaces to teach children, allowing them to take risks and learn from the environment around them. The day typically starts with a walk to collect wild edible plants such as wild garlic, and dry wood and kindling to start a small fire. In pairs the students learn how to start a fire whilst learning about the surrounding environment. In the afternoon they learn woodworking methods to make wooden utensils. Baby Massage Course Students are taught basic baby massage strokes that can be incorporated into a baby’s routine particularly at bed times. These massage techniques can help a baby to relax and prepare to be put down for the night. To find out about some of the many options available to you after graduating with this qualification, click here. For academic year 2015/16, the tuition fee is £13,132.50. Please note: tuition fees are subject to annual review. ADDITIONAL COSTS Sewing Materials £20/semester. Uniform Approximate cost £800. Contact enquiries@norland.co.uk for detailed uniform costs. Norland College is a not for profit fee paying college. Government Loans & Grants STUDENTS FROM ENGLAND AND THE EU Loans for fees If our BA (Hons) course will be the only Higher Education course you have studied, you can apply to Student Finance England for a student loan of up to £6,000 per year to cover the cost of your tuition fees. The amount you apply for is paid directly to the college by Student Finance England. You will be responsible for paying the difference between the fee loan borrowed and the total tuition fee payable to Norland. The loan is non-means tested and you will only need to start paying back the loan once you have left the course and are earning over £21,000. Loans for living costs Means-tested loans are available to contribute towards your living costs. You start to pay back these loans at the same time as you start paying back your tuition fee loan. Grants for living costs Unlike loans, grants do not have to be paid back. The amount you receive will depend on your family’s income. For a Government guide on how to apply to Student Finance England for loans and grants, click here. STUDENTS FROM SCOTLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND There is a different process for applying for student finance if you are from Scotland (click here), Wales (click here) or Northern Ireland (click here). Norland College Bursaries EMILY WARD This bursary named after the college founder provides BA (Hons) students with the opportunity to obtain a grant towards meeting the cost of their tuition fees. There are only a limited number of bursaries available each year. The amounts awarded vary but a small number will meet tuition fees in full (once the maximum student loan for tuition fees is taken into account). NORLAND BENEVOLENT FUND This Norland Benevolent Fund bursary is awarded each year to one BA (Hons) student for the duration of the course. The bursary is awarded in June/July for the September entry. The amount awarded can vary. Both bursaries are means-tested and therefore dependent on the completion of a financial statement, which is presented to the bursary committee. Students are notified as soon as possible after a decision has been made. Bursaries are paid for each year of the course (subject to each year’s successful completion). All applicants for the BA (Hons) degree will be sent bursary application forms as a matter of course. To apply for this course, you need to make a UCAS application. Further details can be found here on our website. 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