Foundation Degree For Children And Young People (BNU)

Introduction

Working in Partnership with Buckinghamshire New University, this Higher Education course is for those working in settings with children and young people between the ages of birth to nineteen-years-old.

What Will I Learn

The Foundation Degree Working with Children and Young People is the same academically as the first two years of an Honours Degree at a UK University. It will develop on the skills and knowledge you already hold at the same time introducing you to new themes, concepts and practices. The Foundation Degree will enable you to gain understanding of how policy impacts on practice and procedures. Opportunity will be given for you to reflect on current experience and share best practice with peers on the course. You will be introduced to theories and concepts and apply these to the workplace. The Foundation Degree operates within an inclusive and diverse framework and these values will underpin your practice.

Example Modules

• The World of the Child and Young Person
• Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of the Child and Family
• Multi-agency Working (Sharing Information)
• The Reflective Practitioner

How Will I Be Assessed?

Assessment is through a variety of methods including essays, observations and role-plays.

Entry Requirements

You must be working with children or young people for a minimum of six hours per week and be able to demonstrate an ability to study at Level 4.

Additional Information

You will spend 7 hours per week at college.

Progression

Once you have successfully completed this course you can top-up to a full honours degree with Buckinghamshire New University by undertaking its Professional Studies course.

Career Opportunities

You will be able to consider careers in Early Years, Play work, Youth Work or Social Care.

Qualification type: Not applicable Mode of study: Part-Time Courses Start date: September Duration (weeks): 30 Hours per week: 7 Days of the week: To be confirmed Course code: CFDCHYPH4