What Modules will you Study?
The full-time programme will be as follows, studying 120 credits per year:
Year One Modules:
• Children, Young People and Their World (20 credit module) - outlines the current framework and curriculum requirements for 0-18 settings, and develops knowledge and understanding of C & YP through learning and play
• Difference and Diversity (20 credit module) – investigates a wide range of issues in relation to equality and diversity in contemporary society
• Aspects of Learning and Development (40 credit module) – looks at all aspects of developmental psychology and the issues and contemporary concerns that may affect this
• Self and Study (40 credit module) – covers learning styles, reflective practice, and communication
Year Two Modules:
• Policy and Practice for Children and Young People (20 credit module )- looks at the political, social, economic and cultural construction of childhood and how policies and legislation impact on this
• Promoting the Welfare of Children and Young People (20 credit module) – covers the policy, practice and theory relating to the legislation for safeguarding children and young people
• Frameworks, Transitions and the Child (40 credit module) – extends knowledge of frameworks underpinning learning. It will provide the skills to support children across transitional stages throughout the education system
• Managing the Professional Role in Practice (40 credit module) – develops and embeds knowledge and skills of the professional practitioner working with children 0-18 in a variety of settings. The themes are management, work-based learning and a project relating to an area of specialist practice
Students studying part-time over 3 years will study the same modules as above but will study at the rate of 80 credits per year
Awarding Body
This course is approved by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
Work Placement
Work-based learning forms an essential part of this Foundation Degree, either paid or voluntary. Such placements or employment would include: schools, pre-school organisations, children’s centres, care settings, youth services, special schools. Full-time students are required to attend work placement two days per week. Part-time students are required to attend one day per week.
How long is the course?
The course can be studied full-time over two years (attendance is one day per week plus two days work placement) or part-time over three years (attendance is one day per week plus one day work placement).
Where will I learn?
Channelside Campus
How much will this course cost?
Fees vary by programme, delivery mode and duration. To see fees for this
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Programme Specification
Programme Specification coming soon.
What opportunities will this lead to?
Employment with Senior Practitioner Status Progression to year 3 of the BA (Hons) Education and Professional Studies or BA(Hons) Children, Schools and Families at the University of Central Lancashire. It may be possible to progress to nursery or primary teaching, social work, or to BA(Hons) Citizenship and Care.
Click here for further information about progression opportunities at UCLan
Click here for further information about the BA (Hons) Education Top-Up