Success for Early Years Foundation Degree Students
Our Foundation Degree in Early Years students completed their course this week and we caught up with them to find out about their experiences studying with Fareham College.
“Over the last 3 years I have learned more about myself as a practitioner and parent. The work we have covered regarding child development theories have informed my practice and led me to become a better childcare practitioner. I feel that I have become more reflective and gained the skills to be critical in order to provide a better standard of care. My lecturer, and the college as a whole, have supported me through the last three years and as I reach the end I know I would do it again. I hope to return in the future to complete the BA (Hons) Top-Up in Early Years to become an Early Years Qualified Teacher in the future.” (Katherine Hanson – Pre-School Childcare Practitioner)
“The Course has really helped me with regards to reflective practice. I have had the confidence to apply for a manager’s position in a larger setting and was successful in my application. It has been very hard at times, working full time and with young children, but I am very proud of myself for completing the three years. I will be the first one in my family to gain a university qualification (if of course I pass!) The college has been great and the staff have all been helpful across all departments.” (Sharon Patient – Nursery Manager)
“My teacher was very supportive and I am proud to have completed my studies.” (Kasey Pool – Baby Room Leader)
“I’m really proud of completing the Foundation Degree. I have learnt so much about how to put theory into practice, drawing on the theorists. This course has helped me to become a more reflective practitioner and I have certainly grown in confidence.” (Shelley Adams – One-to-One Special Educational Needs Childcare Practitioner)
“I feel overwhelmed that I have made it and passed. I have done this solely for the benefit of my daughter, to enforce the motto you can do anything and achieve anything if you put your mind to it. Through doing this course I have found that I have greater knowledge and understanding. Also recognising how different theories are placed in practice. I would like to thank Fareham College and Chichester University for providing this course and adapting to us students. Over the past three years Fareham College staff have been very supportive in times of doubt. I would like to say thank you.” (Natalie Cooper – Nursery Deputy Manager)
Course Leader and Lecturer for the Foundation Degree in Early Years, Nicole Jennings, is extremely proud of the hard work the students have put in to complete their course. She commented: “This group worked very hard over the past three years to achieve their qualification. It has been an honour watching the group grow in confidence and witness them apply for promotions, secure promotions and flourish in their roles. I wish them well and look forward to welcoming them back to achieve their full degree at Fareham College.”
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