The FdA in Children, Young People and their Services programme will provide you with a broad understanding of underpinning policy and key theories relating to all aspects of work with children and young people and how these relate in practice. By increasing your knowledge base and encouraging you to reflect on the application of theory and policy in practice, there is a strong focus on helping you to become a more effective, and reflective, practitioner within your work role.
Across both years of the programme, knowledge and understanding of key topics and developments, such as safeguarding and welfare issues, government initiatives, updates in legislations and improvements in policies within children and young people’s services, will be enhanced through educational visits and guest speakers.
Teaching is delivered by a team with varied experience and substantial specialist knowledge in working with children and young people. As a result, a wide range teaching, learning and assessment methods are employed, including lectures, seminars, debates, display work, essays, case studies, presentations, reports, research activities, portfolios and group work.
You will have access to learning resources at the Hugh Baird University Centre and the University of Central Lancashire, including e-learning resources and the opportunity to use Athens.
You will study a range of core modules, which may include:
Children, Young People and their World
Difference, Diversity and Inclusive practice
Self and Study
Aspects of Learning and Development
Policy and Practice for Children and Young People
Promoting the Welfare of Children and Young People
Frameworks, Transitions and the Child
Managing the Professional Role in Practice
The key learning outcomes are assessed through the requirement to meet the specified Learning outcomes through a variety of methods within all the modules, for example. This not only addresses issues of students’ PDP but also reinforces the link between theory and practice (a defining characteristic of Foundation Degrees). Essays, presentations, reflective logs, case studies and reports form the assessment methods for the programme as well as tasks drawn from work based learning.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Students will be considered with a range of qualifications including:
NVQ Level 3 in a vocationally related area
Open College B units [160 credits]
An A level pass (grade C or above), UCAS pts 160 +
BTEC National Diploma
Advanced GNVQ Health and Social Care
Advanced modern apprenticeship in C& YP
CACHE Diploma
Vocational A levels
Relevant experience and/or evidence of recent study.
English GCSE (or equivalent)
Students who hold an HNC Childhood Studies gain admission with advanced standing as they are eligible for APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) up to a maximum of 160 credits on enrolling for the Foundation Degree, IF the qualification was studies within the last five years. These cases will be considered on an individual basis through the appropriate documentation submitted to the Programme Director at the University.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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