An extensive range of qualifications is offered at Kingston College to people considering a career working with children and young people. You will develop a knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the Children’s and Young People’s sectors. This includes the roles played by workers – from principles and values through to health and safety, understanding specialist provision, inclusion and working with others. Past students have progressed on to higher education at degree level, and the flexibility of these courses means that you may progress your study alongside working in the sector.
Students benefit from learning in a nursery setting in our Little Plumbs Nursery, a large, colourful room divided into carefully planned interest areas. Our calming and therapeutic Sensory Room offers a unique way to explore the five senses with lights, colours, sounds and sensory soft play resources.
"My favourite part of the course is being able to go on placement and work with children in a setting and be considered a teacher." Lucia Granozio, T Level - Education and Early Years
“My favourite part of the course is using the deeper level of teaching, along with my years of knowledge, to inform a better understanding of why I work with children and want to make myself and my practice better for the benefit of those children.
“As a mature student, it was daunting going back to college to do a degree but having other students of all ages going through it with you makes it easier.”
“I have always wanted to be able to work with children and help them learn. My favourite part of this course is being able to go on placement and work with children in a setting and be considered a teacher. I also enjoy learning the theoretical side which can explain our thought processes as students. My tutors are amazing and extremely caring towards us, I have made good friends with everyone on the course.”
I chose the FdA Early Years as I wanted to become a Primary School Teacher. On completion, I went on to study a BA in Early Years Teaching and Learning at Kingston University, followed by SCITT training. I now work for a lovely school as an Early Years Teacher in the Nursery Class and am so happy with where I am now. While at Kingston College I made life-long friendships and received some amazing learning opportunities, with great support from tutors who made it clear they believed in you. This course will change your life. It transformed mine and I couldn't be happier.
