Foundation Degree

**sdean** · 17-06-2009, 11:55 AM

HI all - I am starting the Foundation Degree in Early Years in Oct with OU. Has anyone done this and can anyone recommend any books that will need for the course - hoping to get a bit of a head start on reading ! - thanks in advance!

**Roseolivia** · 17-06-2009, 12:09 PM

Don't buy any books, they give you everything you need. I bought a book before i started last October and have never used it as they prefer you to reference form the materials they supply you. Are you starting with E100 (E123) as i've just finished this and am going onto E124. If you can study on your own and don't need lots of help from tutors i think it's pretty easy (although waiting for final assessment result).

**sdean** · 17-06-2009, 03:47 PM

oh great thanks for that. That is good to know. Yes I am am starting on E100. I have been doing the Diploma in Homebased childcare through NEC so been doing it from home on my own and I have managed that in 9 months. It is just worrying as it sounds so serious and hard - but I am going to try my best that is all I can do!!!

**Roseolivia** · 17-06-2009, 05:54 PM

Go for it. I haven't found it hard, it's just trying to put time in to study. OU are very rigid on word counts though and referencing but you may be used to this with the DHC. If you need any help give me a shout. I may be asking you for help on E124 as E100 has took over this and E123.

**sdean** · 17-06-2009, 07:50 PM

It would be good to have some support as I don't know anyone in my area that is doing the FD so that would be fab!!! thanks x

**rainbowmummy** · 01-09-2009, 02:56 PM

Hi, I too am starting E100 with OU in Oct 09. Just posted off my forms today (I know there is nothing like leaving it until the last minute!)

I will also be studing the final two units of my DHC over the next academic year which could mean that I am slightly crazy but I guess only time will tell

Anyway good luck x

**sdean** · 01-09-2009, 08:42 PM

I have just completed my DHC - so we should be able to help each other on the way from all sides!! x

Pipsqueak · 02-09-2009, 06:53 AM

Several people on here doing or done FD in various forms. I am just starting my 2nd year in about 4 weeks time.

I would say be organised and disciplined about researching and completing assignments. Get your family on side and make them understand you need that time and space to be able to get your essays and stuff done.

Don't be afraid to ask for help and bounce ideas of people (especially on here - tons of help and advice and honest opinion), and get someone to proof read your work.

Good luck and enjoy.

**Shivvie** · 03-09-2009, 07:43 PM

Hi. I'm starting E100 in October too, along with my hubby. I'm a little apprehensive but also excited! Just hope we can fit in the studying with everything else!

**shopshelleyd** · 03-09-2009, 08:56 PM

I am startingt E115 in October. File just arrived with all new course work in and looks terrifying! Not sure I can do this one......

**caroljayne** · 04-09-2009, 12:18 PM

Hi there,
I have just reserved a place for next feb with Ou for E243 and E230.
I have been awarded 120 points for previous study NVQ L4 so am going straight to level 2.
Really Scared now lol!
Has anyone completed or will be doing these modules, would be good to have someone else to bounce ideas around.
Carol
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**specks4** · 17-09-2009, 08:00 PM

Hi

Im starting the E100 in october aswell, ive already got all the books so just waiting to start.

Its all abit scary and sounds really hard, i dont know anyone in my area who is doing it so i might be asking you on here for help if you dont mind.

**rainbowmummy** · 22-11-2009, 03:59 PM

those who started in Oct 09... Have you received your TMA01 back yet?

I am really apprehensive about starting the next one until I get the feedback.

FYI - Really enjoying study topic four
x

**sdean** · 22-11-2009, 10:47 PM

I have had mine back. Think it depends what area you are in.
I am really enjoying this topic too. Feel like I am really learning something new! Contact your tutor and ask for an estimate. They have to have them back within two weeks I thinks so you may have another week to wait at the most x

**polly0** · 30-11-2009, 08:56 PM

I started E100 in October 2009 and have just had my first TMA back, could'nt get to grips with study topic 4 until I received my results, so now I can get stuck into it

**Kelly** · 09-12-2009, 10:26 AM

I am trying to decide which compulsory level 2 course to start in Oct. I'm thinking that working with children and families looks like the one I'd like to do or should I consider doing E243 (inclusive education) and E240 ways of knowing together as I really want to do 60pts by October. Any Advice welcome I really can't decide

**rainbowmummy** · 14-12-2009, 02:47 PM

Got my result back a few days after this post and thankfully passed.

Kelly - Sorry I can't help with further study advice. The whole things just confuses the hell out of me and I am really struggling to keep up with this one course thinking of another is too much. Beside I don;t know where I want it to take me in the future. Meaning I am not applying to do anything just yet.

Good luck with whatever you decide
x

**tammys-tots** · 14-12-2009, 03:33 PM

Hi is anyone doing E115 at the moment, i am and finding it hard!
Thanks
Tammy

E123 E124 2008 And starting Another 30 point course in Feb Inclusive education

**madasahatter** · 14-12-2009, 06:35 PM

I finished E115 in June....is there anything I can help with? PM me if you like.

I'm also starting the Inclusive education course in Feb, along with the 'Ways of Knowing' course (E243 and E230 can't remember which one is which)

**wellybelly** · 14-12-2009, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by sdean

HI all - I am starting the Foundation Degree in Early Years in Oct with OU. Has anyone done this and can anyone recommend any books that will need for the course - hoping to get a bit of a head start on reading ! - thanks in advance!

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Advanced Early Years For Foundation Degrees levels 4 and 5. I use this for my foundation degree, its great.