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Course Overview

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Pre-Course Learning: 'Building children's wellbeing and resilience in challenging times

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BA (Hons) Early Years and Childhood Studies

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Student Placement Handbook

I have always wanted to work with children, but did not think that university would be for me. However, after having my daughter, I wanted to start progressing toward my dream career and decided to apply to Bolton University.

All the staff made me feel comfortable and excited for my academic journey ahead. I have learned so much over the first year and gained enough confidence to apply for a summer role working in a Nursery to help me gain first-hand experience in my dream job and help me in my studies for the next two years.

Lauren, BA (Hons) Early Years Childhood Studies

I enrolled in the University in 2016 to study for the foundation degree in early years for 3 years and then continued to go on to complete the top-up gaining my Full BA Honours in Early Years Childhood studies.

During these 4 years, I gained extensive knowledge in Early Years of Education enabling me to progress my professional development gaining the skills I needed to open my own nurseries. The course also equipped me with management skills along with a professional reflection of my own practice and those of my own staff to enhance the quality of the provision and service we provide to the children.

I would recommend Bolton University for its quality education and excellent teaching staff.

Julie - FDA & Top Up Early Years Childhood Studies - PT

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