Study a range of topics such as child development, safeguarding and special educational needs, as well as the role of families and support agencies. You will specialise in Early Years Education, putting everything you learn into practice with a substantial industry placement with a school or nursery, giving you invaluable experience.
To work in this sector, you need to be friendly, patient and enthusiastic and have a warm and inspiring attitude that children will respond to and feel nurtured and happy. You will need to be able to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively.
You will study this subject full-time at Ashington Campus and will have access to our simulated learning space which will provide fantastic new facilities and hands on learning opportunities.
We work with a number of local employers and organisations such as schools and childcare settings to help you gain essential real-world skills and experience
EPNE has won the National Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Award for Inclusion in Further and Higher Education.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service recently visited Northumberland College for several days of specialist livestock rescue training.
Northumberland College are to host a community-focused event, bringing together the local area and wider community.