I graduated from University College Worcester in 2001 with a 2:1 BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Studies, so I know exactly what these students are experiencing. I want to reassure Saffron and Heather, who both told of their fear and dread of Postgraduate Certificates in Education (PGCEs), that they must not worry about universities not considering seriously the degree as a basis for teaching.
Many universities have set up a PGCE course entitled Advanced Specialist in Early Years (ASEY), which often specifies that students have an Early Childhood Studies degree.
I am currently doing this at University College Chichester (although I could have done it at many universities such as Bath Spa and University College Worcester).
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