Children, Young People and Families

The FdA Children, Young People and Families focuses on the 0-19 agenda, and has been designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills in order to ensure that families, children and young people are supported to the highest possible standards.

Our strong links with local partners has enabled us to work in partnership, to understand local needs and to tailor the course accordingly, ensuring our students graduate with the right skills, knowledge and understanding, to gain employment within the children, young people and families sector.

Students on this programme will develop their understanding of reflective practice to become a reflexive practitioner, the importance of the right values and of the strengths based approach. They will also gain understanding in building relationships and helping families to recognise their strengths, such as the Signs of Safety approach.

This course is aimed at students who have a desire to work in the children, young people and families sector, in roles such as Family Support workers, youth justice or youth work to name but a few. It is extremely appealing to those already employed in the field who are looking to gain qualifications, or progress onto other roles and further qualifications such as teaching and social work. Students will also have the opportunity to continue onto the BA (Top up) in Childhood and Youth. The full- and part-time options allow for flexibility and freedom of choice to cater to individual needs.

Students will develop their understanding of legislation, policy and human rights, and learn how to apply these in practice. They will build on their understanding of safeguarding and learn to critically analyse key documents such as policy and serious case reviews. The programme gives students access to the latest research, and recognises diversity in society and the wider factors that impact on the overall health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families. The programme introduces contemporary issues such as the effect of trauma on the developing brain, contextual safeguarding, trafficking and modern slavery, child criminal exploitation, county lines, and child sexual exploitation.

The professional development element of the programme will include experience in working in different fields of the industry, giving students invaluable first-hand work experience. Students will be expected to complete a minimum of 200 placement hours throughout the duration of their course, and support and guidance is provided throughout.

The team have all worked in their chosen field and have a wide range of professional backgrounds, with some still working in industry alongside their teaching role. Students studying the programme are able to take advantage of the many sessions held with guest speakers from a wide range of services across the CYPF sector. The programme leader for the course sits on the operational board for Together for Childhood and the Learning and Knowledge Exchange, to ensure that ongoing partnerships continue to be developed and utilised. All students have the opportunity to gain their Level 2 Safeguarding qualification and other relevant and appropriate course on the Educare online platform.

This course is primarily designed for face-to-face learning, with attendance during lessons for the specified hours within the validation document. However, there may be periods of study where the government advises TEC Partnership that it is not safe to open campuses, or there is limited access due to social distancing measures. If the campus is closed, TEC Partnership will deliver your sessions online and offer you the necessary support and resources remotely. If there is limited access due to social distancing measures a blended model will be adopted, with some lessons taking place in small groups and others using online sessions and support.

Level 4
Preparing to be a Professional
Study and Research Skills
Children and Young People’s Rights and Safeguarding
Lifespan Development
Social Policy and Welfare State
Children and Young People’s Wellbeing

Level 5
Continuing Professional Development
Research Skills for Practice
Equality, Diversity and Anti-oppressive Practice
Sociology and Contemporary British Society
Partnerships and Integrated Working
Youth Support

A variety of assessment methods are used on this programme to develop theory, knowledge and practice skills required for working in the sector.
A variety of methods will be used such as lectures, seminars, workshops, student led discussions, directed learning tasks, online learning, experiential learning scenarios, presentations and debates.

Assessment methods are:

Level 4
Portfolio
Essay
Presentation
Case Study
Video Essay
Report
Poster Presentation
Practical Exercise
Reflective Essay

Level 5
Portfolio
Professional interview
Research Proposal Presentation
Literature review
Group Campaign
Individual Report
Essay
Group Media Publication
Group Multi-Agency Meeting
Reflection
Report