Early Childhood Studies at the University of Gloucestershire

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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.

Local to Gloucestershire still? Look at this job opportunity 🤩
09/10/2026

Local to Gloucestershire still? Look at this job opportunity 🤩

⭐Could you be a Family Help Lead as part of our Children and Family Centre Team? We've extended the deadline until 5pm on Monday 12th October so you still have time to apply!

✨Family Help Leads play a vital role in delivering targeted family support to families with children aged 0–11, working across our centres in Gloucester and the Forest of Dean. You’ll hold a caseload and act as Lead Professional for families, supporting them to move forwards, and also deliver targeted group work and parenting programmes as part of a dynamic team that works collaboratively with families, professionals, and community partners.

❤️This is an exciting and varied opportunity to work alongside families at the point where support makes the biggest difference.

ℹ️ Ready to find out more? Head to our website: https://gloucestershiregatewaytrust.org.uk/blog/jobs-and-opportunities/

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If you are looking for work - Elephant and Moon are hiring!
21/09/2026

If you are looking for work - Elephant and Moon are hiring!

Some nice pics of our recent outdoor gathering - with our new Level 4 students and our new Emma Oliver (fab early child...
21/09/2026

Some nice pics of our recent outdoor gathering - with our new Level 4 students and our new Emma Oliver (fab early childhood lecturer)

We’re so excited to welcome our newest students to the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree at the University of Glo...
15/09/2026

We’re so excited to welcome our newest students to the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree at the University of Gloucestershire.

Starting university is a big step, but from day one you become part of our Early Childhood Studies community – learning together, supporting each other and beginning a journey that will take you into placements, new experiences and lots of opportunities to grow.

Over the next few years, they’ll explore the fascinating world of childhood from birth to eight, develop your professional identity and discover the difference you can make to children, families and communities.

To all our new students starting this week…

Welcome to UoG Early Childhood Studies – we’re so pleased you’re here! 🌟

Here’s to new friendships, new experiences and everything that lies ahead!

Fancy working alongside other ECS graduates? Take a look at this job opportunity in Cheltenham.
15/07/2026

Fancy working alongside other ECS graduates? Take a look at this job opportunity in Cheltenham.

Check out this great opportunity to work at the OfSTED Outstanding Country Pumpkins Day Nursery which is owned and manag...
03/07/2026

Check out this great opportunity to work at the OfSTED Outstanding Country Pumpkins Day Nursery which is owned and managed by two of our very own UoG ECS graduates!

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

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