Access to HE Diploma (Education Professions)

The core curriculum provides you with the underlying skills you need for study at university level. These include reading, essay writing, note taking, presentation, research skills, use of statistics and some IT skills. It also provides tutorial support which may take the form of a group session or one-to-one support. All students will be allocated a personal tutor from the beginning of the Diploma. The diploma will cover key units including: Child Development Child Psychology Early Socialisation Safeguarding Teaching and Learning Education English and Maths The diploma consists of 45 graded credits and 15 ungraded study skills credits. All units must be achieved to pass the diploma. Graded credits are assessed at Pass, Merit and Distinction. Learners will attend college 3 days per week for one full academic year.