Foreveryoung Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'am confused as what to do next! I have been a level 3 for 10 years now, i spent first part in a private nursery then moved into out of school care where I gained a level 4 in playwork. I ran my own out of school buisness for 6 years eventually moving back into early years in 2010 - I now manage a pre school. That is my background and as you can see a huge part of it has been managment, I want to look at doing something else to add to my qualifications! (i can get bored easily lol) I've done nearly every course going and i'm also a qualified Assessor but when I looked into going for EYT i would still have to do 5 years as I do not have a degree! is it worth me going for it or wih me already being a manager should I stay where iam level wise? I have spoken to the local university but I would have to do saturdays (and they confused me) but having three kids at home that is unachievable, I looked at the open uni but I got lost as soon as they start talking about things in detail I get very confused and couldnt find what I was looking for. Any advice, tips or signposting welcome! also what would you do or have you done! Thank Rochelle x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 It depends on what you are wanting to do. I did 7 years with the open uni and had a great time doing a certificate in early years practice, a foundation degree and autism in the 21st century. I was the manager of a preschool and I had children at home so it was the best way for me to study as I live in a very isolated rural village, with no car. Nowadays there are lots of online colleges offering many different online courses. Have you done a google search to see what's available? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveryoung Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 thanks for the reply! well done you! thats alot to fit in x I never thought of the other aspects such as Autism, I have done basic Autism training and looked after quite few children who have had ASD and I love it, i find it so intereesting its one of my passions! sounds like a good course autism in the 21st century.... I try googling but is it points/credits or something they talk in I get confused, now talk EYFS to me and im completely fine talk Uni and I hide away lol x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Don't worry about those, they are just there to add up towards a degree, it's like tesco points for using your own carrier bags getting you money off your Christmas shopping. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I have studied with the OU as well, so if you have any specific questions you can always send me a message and I can try and answer it. I know it's kinda confusing at first, but you have plenty of time getting used to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveryoung Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nuby Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Do your pttl's or dttl's (google it) and with your assessor qual you could be teaching your nvq's and foundation degree's or management training or supporting new start ups - start a small consultancy business on the side for nurseries new and old with so much experience in management write a book for new managers - mentoring!!......oh so much you could with your experience!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I also studied with OU and loved it, I went on to do EYPS and currently working towards PGC. But I also love the idea of more specific study e.g SEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallye86 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 You don't have to do 5 years. I did 3. 2 years foundation degree at kingston, at the same time as working and in my final year I did my BA in early years teaching and learning alongside my EYT. Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 You don't have to do 5 years. I did 3. 2 years foundation degree at kingston, at the same time as working and in my final year I did my BA in early years teaching and learning alongside my EYT. Sally Can you still do EYT and degree at same time? i thought they'd stopped this this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallye86 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Oh yes I think they might have done. Have a look at your university options. It was a lot of work doing the two combined so it might be easier but it is worth it and so good for your personal and professional development and your setting. Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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