Early Childhood Studies at the University of Gloucestershire

Early Childhood Studies at the University of Gloucestershire A place for current and past students, staff, and anyone interested in all things Early Childhood. Each year includes a placement in an early years setting

If you enjoy working with young children, their families and communities then this course gives you a sound academic and professional base on which to build. The course gives you everything you need to prepare for a rapidly expanding employment market which demands flexibility, competence and knowledge. You’ll develop skills which are transferable across different occupational boundaries. Time and

opportunity is given to explore all aspects of the development and care of children in the 21st century, including the theory and practice of child development, children within society, early years legislation, contemporary childhood and also to think about roles working within a setting and inter-agency teams. Throughout the course there’s a strong emphasis on the development of ICT, collaborative and presentational skills.

19/05/2026

Are you working in either an early years or primary school setting, with at least one academic year of experience? If so, please help one of our ECS graduates with their MSc Psychology dissertation by completing this short questionnaire - thank you

09/05/2026

ECS end of year celebrations

28/04/2026

Final plea for help - have you had experience in reception? Or do you know someone who has? Please complete this short questionnaire or share it to help one of the ECS dissertation students. Thank you

24/04/2026
15/04/2026

Are you or do you know a reception teacher or TA?
Please help one of our ECS level 6 students with their dissertation, which aims to explore how emotional intelligence is promoted in Reception classrooms. Whether you help by completing and/or sharing this link - thank you😀

31/03/2026

EVENT // Great news! Jo from RR4All will be running 2 drop in sessions during the Easter holidays. These sessions have been really popular and are designed for families to come and create together.

Choose from a selection of Scrapstore materials to make a wind sock, mini bee hotel or spring macrame! All tools and materials are provided and refreshments are included too.

- Tues 7th & Thurs 9th April, in our art room
- 1pm-4pm
- £3 pp or £5 for two

https://www.facebook.com/RR4EDofficial

20/03/2026
Please sign - having your say is one way that positive change can happen 🤞
20/03/2026

Please sign - having your say is one way that positive change can happen 🤞

Increase government funding of Early Years settings, and introduce national frameworks related to pay, career progression and professional recognition to ensure greater alignment with educators and teachers in wider educational settings.

20/03/2026

ECS 2025 graduate outcomes shows 100% of our graduates were in employment or further education 🤩

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