Foundation Degree: Early Years 0-8 Years
Take the next step in your career in childcare or education with our flexible, work-based foundation degrees at Morley College London.
Designed for those working with or aspiring to work with babies and young children aged 0-8 in an early years setting, these part-time degrees allow you to study alongside your job, gain practical experience, and progress into roles in the early childhood education sector.
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Course options: choose your path
Develop professional skills and practical experience in early childhood education to prepare for careers or further study with this Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Education in Practice.
Foundation Degree (Arts) Early Childhood Education in Practice
Develop practical teaching skills and professional knowledge with this Foundation Degree in Education in Practice, preparing you for careers in education or further study.
At a glance
- Foundation degrees
- Part time study one evening a week
- Morley College London North Kensington campus
- Work based learning
- Progress to top-up BA Hons degree
- Starting September 2026
- Awarding partner Lincoln Bishop University
What you will learn
The courses include:
- child and young person development
- safeguarding and child protection
- inclusive education and and diversity
- professional practice in education settings
- supporting learning and development
Who are these foundation degrees for?
These foundation degrees are ideal if you are:
- working in early years, childcare or education
- a teaching assistant or nursery worker seeking to progress
- considering a career change into education or childcare
- passionate about supporting children’s learning and development
- looking to move into teaching or leadership roles in early years
University validation
These foundation degrees are validated by our university partner Lincoln Bishop University.