This course is designed for graduates with limited experience of working with children aged 0-5 years. Your studies are based around extended placements in at least two different early years settings to give you the confidence, skills and experience to work across the 0-5 age range. Alongside this practical experience you attend taught sessions which provide you with theoretical knowledge of child development, pedagogy and the key areas of early years foundation stage (EYFS). You also gain knowledge and understanding of transition issues, including children's progress through Key Stages 1 and 2. Supported by experienced workplace mentors during your placement, you develop your knowledge and professional skills in key areas including • the observation and assessment of young children's development • children's development and learning through play • children's participation and inclusion • collaborative working with parents and carers • the leadership of staff teams During your training you also gain skills in teaching early literacy, including reading, and mathematics, including numeracy. Throughout the course you are supported to develop a range of relevant academic and professional skills at graduate and postgraduate level. This enhances your career potential and opens up future opportunities for higher level posts within early years services.