CFGS Childhood education

Are you passionate about the world of education, the development of children and want to be part of their growth as a professional? Do you want to be a specialist in early childhood education or an educator or support educator for teachers? Would you like to develop specific programs for children at social risk or family support services and resources?

The Higher Level Vocational Training in Early Childhood Education at La Salle Gràcia in Barcelona is a vocational program designed to train future professionals with a passion for early childhood education. As a Higher Level Technician in Early Childhood Education, you will work with children from 0 to 6 years old in nurseries, educational centers, and other services related to early childhood education.
Upon completion of your studies, you will receive the official Higher Level Technician in Early Childhood Education qualification, issued and accredited by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training, and Sport.

In the Early Childhood Education training cycle, you will learn about different pedagogies and methodologies where the child is the protagonist of their development and learning in order to accompany them with respect. At the same time, you will train as a professional in the educational world, both in formal education and in your free time. You will be able to work as an educator/tutor in kindergartens and pre-schools and 3-year-old support schools, to toy libraries, summer camps, family spaces, boarding houses, libraries and other services within the educational world.

Guess what? If you study this cycle with us, you have the possibility to do DUAL internships in kindergartens and schools carefully selected/chosen according to their pedagogical line. These centers are committed to a respectful, safe and trusting educational approach towards children and their families. And you, you will be able to learn first hand. In addition, if you are one of the people selected to do DUAL, the training center will register you with social security and you will receive a fixed financial remuneration, established by the Department of Education.

In addition, you will also obtain the title of Leisure Monitor from the Pere Tarrés Foundation, the Approved Certificate of Basic Life Support, given by the Intensive Medicine Service of the Vall d’Hebron Hospital, and complementary training granted by the University of Granada.

MODULES

Skills and learning acquired

The CFGS in Early Childhood Education is structured in two academic years with a complete and updated curriculum. The educational methodology is based on the Learning by Doing model that allows students to learn in a practical way and apply the knowledge acquired in the different modules and address all dimensions of child development in the educational stages from 0 to 3 and from 3 to 6 years.

During the two years of the program you will be able to learn the essential concepts and contents to work as an early childhood education technician. You will learn and train in areas such as cognitive, emotional and motor development, the observation of child behavior, the development of educational proposals or the detection of special educational needs.
In addition to these areas, the educational model and curriculum focuses on developing aspects such as communication, social skills and strategies to promote and encourage the personal growth of children through specific skills such as autonomy, healthy habits and daily routines that promote their well-being and contribute to their development at an early age.

The curriculum includes subjects dedicated to the value of play, creativity and artistic expressions as fundamental educational tools. In addition, content related to the relationship with families and intervention in the community is taught, allowing students to learn the tools and skills necessary to develop their work with a global and complete vision of early childhood education.

The early childhood education project is one of the most important subjects in the cycle. In this module, students will work on the design and development of an educational project where they will have to apply all the knowledge acquired and the experience of training and practices carried out in educational centers.

Training in workplaces or internships in companies is another of the fundamental pillars of current professional training and is especially relevant in the Higher Degree in Early Childhood Education. During the internships, students participate in the dynamics and day-to-day life of educational centers and contribute with their work to the education of children in the classroom.

In the Higher Degree in Early Childhood Education, learning combines theoretical and practical training through exercises and activities, group projects and dynamics to apply theoretical concepts to the reality of the early childhood classroom. This educational model contributes to the development of soft skills or essential abilities for the professional and personal future of students such as observation, planning and organization, creativity, group management, effective communication, autonomy, problem solving and teamwork.

With the CFGS Childhood education you will be able to work as:

• Early childhood educator in the first cycle of early childhood education, always under the supervision of a teacher, in institutions dependent on state or autonomous and local bodies, and in privately owned centers.
• Specialist technician in early childhood education, as a support educator for first-year teachers of the second cycle of early childhood education.
• Educator in institutions and/or in specific programs to work with children (0-6 years) in situations of social risk, or in family support services and resources, following the guidelines of other professionals.
• Educator in leisure programs and children’s free time with children from 0 to 6 years old: toy libraries, culture centers, libraries, educational and leisure centers, children’s homes and playgrounds, boarding houses, school farms, and others sector equipment.
• Animator of activities aimed at children (0-6 years) in the field of tourism and hospitality: hotels, beaches, tourist complexes, ski resorts and other equipment in the sector

Others.

The practical training and the Learning by Doing methodology are completed with professional internships in educational centers. As a student, you will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in nurseries, kindergartens, early childhood education centers and other educational environments linked to the care and development of children.

Once you have the higher degree of CFGS Childhood education at La Salle Gracia you can:

• A university degree.
• Do another training cycle (with validations).
• Create or work for a school, organization or company in the public and private sphere.

Our learning method is student-centered. In the CFGS Childhood education at La Salle Gracia the classes are experiential and manipulative, following the Learning by Doing methodology.

The aim is to develop the critical spirit and the ability to analyze, making the student a participant and protagonist of their learning. We work on the content based on different deepening proposals that allow our students to train from practice, in a proactive and professionalizing environment, such as:

• Debates in the classroom
• Reflections from complementary videos and documentaries
• Elaboration and creation of didactic materials
• Role-playing for solving cases
• Gamification
• Project work
• Cooperative and Collaborative Work

At La Salle Gracia we attach great importance to knowing the environment and the educational reality that surrounds us. In this way, we carry out different educational outings, activities and talks such as:

• Visits to nursery schools and kindergartens
• Visits to family spaces, environmental spaces, toy libraries, a SIEI and a CRE
• Visit to a nursery and library
• Play created and performed by the students themselves.
• Professional guidance talks by specialists and alumni of La Salle
• University orientation talks

We supplement our training with other qualifications and with international experiences

• Leisure monitor qualification by the Pere Tarrés Foundation
• Complementary training with the University of Granada
• Erasmus + program

At the La Salle Gràcia Early Childhood Education Vocational Training Centre, you will learn in an active and applied way from the start of classes. You will participate in activities that reproduce real situations in the early childhood classroom, allowing you to experience the educational environment of the 0 to 3 and 6 year old stages of early childhood education.

The Learning by Doing model promotes the real application of theoretical concepts through a wide variety of activities and dynamics, such as preparing spaces, designing activities, observing individual needs, supporting autonomy processes and reflecting on educational practice.

We train our students to become complete professionals, and for this reason, in addition to the courses most closely related to early childhood education, the training is complemented with modules where you learn to document processes, analyze children’s behavior and identify possible warning signs that require specialized attention.

The La Salle Gràcia Higher Degree in Early Childhood Education training cycle provides a global, integrative and innovative vision of early childhood learning and teaches students how to build this learning from play, curiosity and interaction, and develop skills to promote meaningful experiences that stimulate children’s development at all levels.

Education is a field in constant evolution and the psychological dimension and transformative capacity of educators are increasingly gaining weight and relevance, especially due to their impact on the early educational stages of children. In this program, students learn tools to emotionally accompany children, work on coexistence, manage small groups and offer an environment where they can explore and grow.

Teaching team and educational experience

The teachers who make up the teaching team of the CFGS in Early Childhood Education are professionals with extensive experience and a professional career dedicated to the educational field. Thanks to their experience working in nurseries, schools, colleges and other institutions and entities related to the education sector, they offer students training applied to professional and educational reality.

In addition to knowledge and experience in early childhood education, the module teachers have experience in areas such as psychological development, psychomotor skills, didactics, attention to diversity, intervention with families and emotional management. The real experience of the teaching team in different educational fields with such varied specialties allows enriching training from a comprehensive perspective, connected to education and the needs of the current education system.

At La Salle, the knowledge and professional experience of our teachers is an indispensable requirement to guarantee quality training to our students, as well as the responsibility and personalized attention to guide and accompany each student, thus serving as an example for future professionals in the education field.

As part of the La Salle Network, present in more than 80 countries worldwide, our students can participate in international mobility programs. Students in the Advanced Degree in Early Childhood Education training cycle, and in the other professional training programs we offer, can do internships in other countries through the Erasmus+ program, gain experience in different markets and strengthen their language skills in other languages.

Our students receive a complete training that prepares them for their professional future or to continue their studies. In addition to the qualification as a Technician in Early Childhood Education and employability at the end of the cycle, students can continue their training and take other vocational training courses or access university.

Open Enrollment

The enrollment process is divided into 2 phases:

1. PLACE RESERVATION

To secure your place, you must make a transfer of €75 to the following account:
IBAN: ES19-2100-5000-58-0200207690
indicating the student’s first name, surname(s), and the program they are enrolling in.

Once the reservation transfer is received, you will get an email confirming your spot. If all spots are already taken, we will notify you as soon as possible to place you on the waiting list.

2. OFFICIAL REGISTRATION

To complete the registration process, you must fill in the registration form and have the following documents ready:

• Link to form: REGISTRATION FORM
• Passport-size photograph of the student.
• Student’s ID card (DNI).
• Individual Health Card (TSI).
• ID card of the bank account holder.
• Properly signed SEPA order.

Admission Requirements (no minimum grade)

To be eligible for a Higher-Level Vocational Training program, candidates must have completed one of the following academic pathways:

• Baccalaureate Diploma (LOGSE, LOE, or COU).
• Higher Technician Diploma from any other Higher-Level Vocational Training program.
• Technical Specialist Diploma (former FP2) in any specialization.
• Intermediate Vocational Training Diploma (consult with us regarding compatibility).
• Entrance exam for Higher-Level Vocational Training.
• University entrance exam for students over 25 years old.
• Any other official higher-level qualification.
• Access to Higher-Level Vocational Training via specific test.

Access to higher education courses through the Higher-Level entrance exam

If accessing a vocational training program through the Higher-Level entrance exam, the certificate must indicate which vocational program you can access. You may only register for programs listed in the certificate.

If you passed the entrance exam for a particular Higher-Level Vocational Training program but wish to pursue another, you must take the specific subject tests corresponding to the desired program.

If you obtained an exemption from the specific section of the entrance exam, you could only enroll in the vocational program for which you received the exemption. To enroll in another program, you must request another specific-subject exemption from the Department of Education, provided you can demonstrate professional experience.

If you have obtained a diploma from another Intermediate Vocational Training program (check compatibility with the center).

Access to Vocational Programs via the university entrance exam for candidates over 25

If you access vocational programs through the university entrance exam for candidates over 25 years old, you must present a certificate proving you’ve passed this exam. Certificates showing only completion of certain university subjects are not valid.

If you are studying the vocational program at another institution

Keep in mind you can simultaneously study a vocational training program both on-site and remotely, provided you don’t enroll in the same credits/modules at both institutions.

If you are already enrolled in the vocational training program at another institution, you must also submit the documents proving your eligibility (degree or entrance exam certificate). Optionally, you can also submit a certificate with final grades to incorporate completed credits/modules into your record. Grade reports or evaluation notes are not valid.

Foreign Qualifications

If you obtained an official qualification abroad, you must request the corresponding validation. You will find all necessary information on the Department of Education website.

You may only enroll in a vocational training program if you provide a provisional registration receipt (volant d’inscripció condicional), which must be valid, and commit to communicating the resolution as soon as you receive it from the Department of Education.

No diploma will be issued without recognition of the qualification granting access to the vocational program.