Working with Children, Young People and Families
Nottingham Trent University
UCAS Code: L532 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Nottingham Trent University
UCAS Code: L532 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Entry requirements
64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 GCSE Maths grade C/4
64 UCAS Tariff points from one BTEC Diploma and one A-level or equivalent qualification.
64 UCAS Tariff points from one BTEC Extended Certificate and up to two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP from your BTEC Extended Diploma
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
UCAS Tariff
64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications
About this course
Are you ready to take the first step towards making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families? On the FdA Working with Children, Young People and Families course, you’ll study a range of modules to help you become a confident, knowledgeable and effective practitioner.
Taught at NTU in Mansfield, you’ll cover topics and approaches relating to childhood and society. Developed with sector employers, this course is designed so that your academic study directly relates to your working environment.
Whether you plan to go straight into the world of work on completing your foundation degree, or this is your stepping stone to further study, you’ll gain the knowledge and transferable skills you need to progress in a diverse range of areas. You'll be prepared for a future in a variety of careers including education, social and health services, community work and other diverse support work.
**Why study FdA Working with Children, Young People and Families at NTU Mansfield?**
- ** The course includes a placement alongside your studies, in areas such as family and youth support agencies, charities and local youth groups.**
- ** On completing this foundation degree, you’ll be well-placed to go straight into the world of work and take up a variety of careers within the sector.**
- ** NTU in Mansfield is your alternative route to higher education. We've built this qualification with the local job market in mind. Each of our higher education courses is relevant, hands-on and work-focused.**
- ** You will also be eligible to top-up to degree-level study with the BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families (Level 6) or enter Year 2 of BA (Hons) Social Work.**
Modules
This course has been developed with sector employers and designed to help you meet this need. Academic study will be directly related to your working environment - this will enable you to become a confident, knowledgeable and effective practitioner. Year One modules include: Childhood and Child Development (20 Credit Points), Rights, Ethics and Safeguarding (20 Credit Points), Social Policy (20 Credit Points), Human Growth and Development from Adolescence (20 Credit Points), Preparing for Professional Practice (20 Credit Points) and Reflection, Assessment and Intervention Strategies in Social Work 1 (20 Credit Points).
Year two modules include: Parenting Theory and Practice (20 Credit Points), Reflection Assessment and Intervention Strategies in Social Work 2 (20 Credit Points), Residential Care and Social Pedagogy (20 Credit Points), Developing Skills for Professional Practice (20 Credit Points), Social Inclusion (20 Credit Points) and Working with SEN and Vulnerable Individuals (20 Credit Points).
Assessment methods
Teaching, learning and assessment will be varied, appealing to a diverse range of learners, and make use of technology in the form of electronic portfolios, blogs, and simulation suites.
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