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Student storiesAmy Jones BA Hons Education and Childhood Studies, 2010 Undertoook PGCE course at Liverpool Hope University. “The modules studied on the Education and Childhood Studies course have given me a firm foundation of knowledge on the early years curriculum and issues in education today.” 
Cert HE Early Childhood Studies, 2007 Undertook the Post Graduate Certificate in Early Years Practice with Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) at Chester University. “The early childhood course has really helped me to change my life. It taught me to become more focused and to dedicate my time to achieving my goals.” Suzanne Roberts BA Hons Education with Childhood Studies, 2009 Research Student “I graduated from Glyndŵr in 2009 with a 1st in Education & Childhood Studies. In December 2010 I was successful in gaining a University of Wales Postgraduate Studentship and I am now studying towards my MPhil/PhD. As part of my research I will be examining the topic of 'Introducing Books to Babies'.” 
BA Hons Education and Childhood Studies, 2010 Barnardos Flintshire Young Carers Support Worker involved with the 'Brighter Future Project' “I feel the whole impact of university life. from the studying, to making great new friends, having fun nights out, and having the support from brilliant Programme Leaders and Lecturers has helped me to become the person I am today and to what I aspire to do in the near future!” 
Lucy Lovelock BA Hons Early Childhood Studies, 2007 Working in family support for Flying start and Sure Start in Flintshire. “I think that this degree is ideal if you are interested in working with children, young people and families in both formal and informal settings and not geared towards teaching but more family support, social services and project work.” Margaret Phillips BA Hons Early Childhood Studies, 2009 Working as an NVQ assessor. “I was an assessor before my studies but having my degree allows me to assess higher level qualifications.”
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, 2008 Senior Lecturer Childhood and Family Studies “The degree course proved instrumental in my career change from a solicitor at law to a lecturer in higher education additionally providing me with opportunities to engage in research and a higher degree.” 
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Degree, 2008 Children and Young People’s Research Officer and Carers Information Support Worker at AVOW (Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham) “I thoroughly enjoyed the course as it had a range of modules, regular information talks from different organisations and professionals and a number of practical placements at a variety of settings. The knowledge and experience I gained from my studies has helped me a great deal in my job role.” Sarah McCulloch BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Degree, 2005 Chatterbox Playtimes (Language and Play Coordinator) - Flintshire “I attended an information day by the coordinator of the Language and Play service and was so amazed by what was being offered to the parents and children by working together through play that I asked if I could possibly have a placement there. I worked hard during that placement and did everything that was asked of me, learnt so much. After completing my degree was offered some part time supply, which then progressed to part time contract…to full time contract. The vacancy came up for coordinator and against some serious competition, got the job. Moral of the story – show them what you can offer, always do your best and you never know where your path will lead.”
FdA Early Childhood Studies Degree, 2007 Primary Teacher “I chose to do the Early Childhood Studies course part time for the first two years at night, then completed the final year as a full time student. This gave me the chance to see different aspects through working part time and volunteering one day a week in a nursery setting. During the course I gained awareness into how the pioneers of early education were the instigators of how children learn today.” 
BA Hons Early Childhood Studies, 2009 Lecturing Child Care part time at Yale “I had completed my Levels 2 and 3 Diploma in Child Care and so the BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies was a natural progression for me. One of the best things about the course was that it was a really easy transition into Higher Education and that Glyndŵr University had a comfortable feel to it.” 
Lisa Hannaby FdA in Early Childhood Studies in 2009; BA Hons Early Childhood Studies, 2010 Further Education Lecturer/Local authority Child and Family Worker/Postgraduate Study “Undertaking the FdA opened up so many opportunities for me – not only in terms of the jobs that I was able to apply for but also going on to study further. I currently work three days a week lecturing on the Diploma in Childcare and Education programme at Yale and two days a week for Wrexham County Borough Council in the Looked-after Children Team. I have also continued my work with the Parenting Team and Family Support, part-time. I am back at Glyndŵr University studying for my Masters in Education and in September I will be studying for my PGCE at Yale.” Mary Mountford BA Hons Early Childhood Studies, 2008 Early Years Teacher “I was interested in becoming a teacher but I had only studied one Science subject and so didn’t have what I needed to enrol straight onto a PGCE. So I enrolled on the BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies at Glyndŵr, which offers an alternative route to teaching. When I graduated I went on to do my PGCE at Aberystwyth and am now a supply Early Years teacher.” 
Kelly Jarvis BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Degree, 2004 Pre School Leader in Start Early Learning and Childcare Centre for Shropshire Council “I started working as the Pre School Leader in 2006 and shortly after started working towards gaining Early Years Professional Status (2007). Since then I have led and supported colleagues in providing a high level of care and education for children up to the age of 5. I have been lucky enough to visit Reggio Emilia, Italy and undertake extensive professional development. I am on the Oswestry Area Playwork Committee and am the Lead Early Years Professional for North Shropshire.” 
Ruth Davies BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Education, 2006 Senior Lecturer Education, Families and Childhood Studies “I found the flexibility offered to me as a part time student invaluable, enabling me to combine my roles as a mother, wife and practitioner in an educational setting to fulfil my ambition to become the first person in my family to gain a degree. Furthermore, it was as a direct result of encouragement from my lecturers to continue studying to become a lecturer and continue with research.” |
For more information Teacher training Following the successful completion of your degree (normally with a higher classification) there are opportunities, through an additional year of study, to progress to teaching. This could be: primary (PGCE) at a range of other universities; or further education (PCET) at Glyndŵr University providing you have GCSE grade C or above in English, Mathematics and double Science on application.
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