Guest Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 i am starting the ou foundation degree: children in the early years and children's learning in the early years in feb 07 and am just wondering if anyone is also doing this and how they are finding it. I work full time and would like to know how you fit it all in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 You might find something to help here Cat http://www.foundation-stage.info/forums/in...undation+degree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hi there , I have just completed a 2 year foundation degree in early childhood studies at my local uni and I am currently in the third year of my BA. I also work part time and I am a mother of 2 young children. I am not quite sure how I have managed to juggle everything but I have. I suppose you do because you have to. I will admit that it has been a struggle and my housework has been neglected quite a bit. I think you just have to realise that you cannot do everything and that something has to give. Oh, and you need to be good at delegation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 (edited) Hi Claresy and welcome to the forum Good luck with the BA - I know how hard it is to study and be a mummy at the same time! Luckily that was a few years ago now! My housework is still neglected, though :-) Edited December 9, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Hi and welcome to the forum .........Ive also been there and juggled home work kids and study but its well worth the effort must be Ive started all over again maybe Im just mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 i agree claresy - welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cathy m Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I'm studying the final course with the OU. I work full time, assess part time , ocassional evening teaching and manage to fit it all in. You'll be fine , keep motivated, you'll find a way Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Hi, I have recently finished my first year with the OU E123/E124 and have just recieved results, I passed Yayyyyy. If i can do it (single mum of four, work full time) then anyone can. Its just a case of remaining motivated and being organised. Goodluck and best wishes to you Claire x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 hi cat2 i am also starting this course in Feb have just recieved part of the course materials. It would be good to stay in touch and support each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Hi Cat2 and skippy - I'm starting E123 and E124 in February - I like skippy's idea of keeping in touch for support etc I can see myself going quite looping by mid Feb - I work full time too and have three demanding but lovable daughters. 2007 is going to be one heck of a roller coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Hi, juggling the FD in early years, five children, three horses and supervise at local nursery. The forum is a wonderful support and I thought I wouldn't have time for it once I started the degree but have found that I can't survive without it, so welcome and make yourself at home for the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 i am starting the ou foundation degree: children in the early years and children's learning in the early years in feb 07 also i had fantastic support from the NVQ forum while i was doing that. so i think everyone will be very helpful. we can do this together. merry christmas to everyone ellen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hi everyone Am doing E123 in Feb O7, the time has just flown by since I decided to do it. Received a package yesterday from the OU, presumably course materials - don't think I'll open it until after Christmas, got lots to do having just finished tiling the kitchen with my husband (using tiles not husband)! Look forward to supporting each other on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belle06 Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Hi I am half way through my final year with the OU i work full time and want pretend at times I have screamed especially when an assignment is due but I have honestly found this to be a fantastic route and the courses are really interesting. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 (edited) hi Nina and welcome to the forum Edited December 27, 2006 by Marion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Well spotted Marion. Hello Nina, and welcome to the forum from me too. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Welcome from me too Nina, Happy New Year and good luck with your continued studies, feel free to shout and scream here with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 a warm welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 it would be great to keep in touch and chat about any queries etcc.. i have now received both packages !!!!!!!!!!! oh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's getting closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Hi I am also starting both E123 and E124 in Feb 07. good luck to everyone, i have 2 children work part time in nursery and parttime assessing. Just had a look at first assignment and it looks ok! Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 it will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Hi cat2 and everyone else. I too am starting E123 in Feb 07. So look forward to 'chatting' about it. Haven't received any course materials yet as I only just registered before Christmas. Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belle06 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Hi hope you all enjoy your studies if I can be of any help to anyone please let me know. Sometimes it helps to just check you are on the right track ( won't pretend to be an expert though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 If you were strugling or didnt understand anything on th ou course do you have someone you can contact to help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belle06 Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Hi yeah you have a tutor for telephone and e-mail support and you can also log on to first class which is conferencing software that enables you to chat to other people on your course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cathy m Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 The first class OU conferencing site is a must, fab support Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 thank you do you think it would be to late to start with ou in feb and if i completed some units could i then finish my degree elsewhere? Sorry very lazy of me i should just ask them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Hi, I'm studying Unit U212 with the OU, starting at the end of Jan. Anyone else doing this unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belle06 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 some of my staff tried to enrol for start this Feb and where to late apparently registrations are now closed but you could always try I am on my final stretch doing E215 this year finish in May then on to the EYPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cathy m Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I'm also currently doing E215 then thinking of EYPS, good luck with evidence gathering!! lol Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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