Early Childhood Studies (BA)
During Induction Week, make sure you follow your course induction schedule below. This must take priority over any other events. Most of these induction events will be on campus but there may be additional online events that you will need to attend or watch.
While most of these activities won’t change, there could be small changes to timings and locations, so make sure to check back here regularly for any updates.
Don’t forget to complete your online enrolment.
Induction schedule
Monday 16 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand | Read through the HSS Induction Google site For UG students only |
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Induction Google site |
| 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Welcome and induction |
FG07, F Building, Harcourt Hill Campus |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Module Registration |
FG07, F Building, Harcourt Hill Campus |
Tuesday 17 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Welcome to the School of Education, Humanities and Languages |
B101, Lecture Theatre, B Building, Harcout Hill Campus |
Wednesday 18 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 11:00am | Early Childhood Studies Taster Session |
BG25, B Building, Harcourt Hill Campus |
Thursday 19 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Faculty Social Event for all new students
|
Westminster Square, J Building, Harcourt Hill Campus |
Friday 20 September
| Time | Event details | Location |
|---|---|---|
| On Demand | Sexual Consent Education |
View the Consent matters webpage |
Student Support Co-ordinators
Your Student Support Coordinator (SSC) is: Sarah Woodward
| How to contact us | Contact details | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| In person | B103, B Building, Harcourt Hill Campus | Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 12:00pm; 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
| ssc-hss@brookes.ac.uk | ||
| Phone | +44 (0) 1865 535250 |
Other key contacts
| Job title | Name | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Coordinator | Jane Alexander | jalexander@brookes.ac.uk |
| Programme Lead | Louise Stafford | lstafford@brookes.ac.uk |
| Academic Liaison Librarians | Hazel Rothera | educationlibrarians@brookes.ac.uk |
| Programme Administrator | Linda Feeley | lfeeley@brookes.ac.uk |
Reading lists
Recommended Reading
| EDST4003 Introduction to Studying in Education |
Cottrell, S. (2019) The study skills handbook, 5e. London: Bloomsbury Academic, Red Globe Press, Macmillan Education. |
|---|---|
| EDST4004 Child & Adolescent Development |
Conkbayir, M. (2021) Early childhood and neuroscience: theory, research and implications for practice, 2e. London: Bloomsbury Academic. |
| EDST4009 History of Education |
Bartlett, S. and Burton, D. (2020) Introduction to Education Studies. London: Sage. |
| ECS4007 Placement 1: Working with Children |
Bradbury, A., Musgrave, J. and Perkins, H. (2023) A practical guide to early childhood studies graduate practitioner competencies. London: Learning Matters, Sage |
| ECS4011 Nurturing Inclusivity |
Webster, R. (2022) The Inclusion Illusion. London: UCL Press |