FdA Education in Practice (Grantham)

This work-based Foundation Degree program combines practice-based learning and campus-based teaching sessions once a week, allowing you to continue working or volunteering throughout the course. Throughout the two-year program, you will integrate your previous experience working with children into your studies.

Typically, a minimum of one year’s experience in practice with a minimum of two days a week (minimum of 12 hours per week accumulating to 360 hours per year of study in a relevant role, either as an employee or a volunteer). In exceptional cases, it might be appropriate to recruit students directly from a Level 3 apprenticeship or another course in which it can be demonstrated that there is a significant element of professional practice. In such a case, this decision will be based on the suitability of the applicant:

• Typically, a Level 3 Diploma, NVQs, access to HE programs, and subject/vocational qualifications.

• Written support from the head teacher/workplace manager in which the applicant works or volunteers.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.