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Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner), (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

4 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

1J48

Delivery

Campus Taught

Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. You’ll find us personable and approachable – our Children, Schools and Families degree has high levels of student satisfaction.

The course draws on subject areas including education, sociology, psychology, social policy and social work to give you a solid grounding for your future career.

You’ll examine the services, systems, policies and work practices that relate to children and young people in schools, with families, and in care settings.

Observational visits and work shadowing activities are combined with academic study. Integrating theory, policy and practice ensures you are well prepared for the workplace.

Successfully complete it and you’ll be guaranteed a place on the BA (Hons) Children, Schools and Families (graduate practitioner) degree.

Why study with us

Joint
1st
in the UK for graduate prospects (on track)
Complete University Guide (Social Work)
2024
2nd
in the North West for research quality
Complete University Guide (Social Work)
2024
5th
in the UK for teaching on the course
National Student Survey (Childhood and Youth Studies) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
2023
Top
10
in the UK for overall positivity
National Student Survey (Childhood and Youth Studies) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
2023

You’ll have the opportunity to complete a Paediatric First Aid certificate and to follow the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies (ECGPC) route alongside your degree.
You'll be taught by an expert team of practicing social workers, researchers, and academic staff who's expertise spans education, social work, sociology, psychology and social policy.
Engage in interactive lectures and seminars, with two full days per week taking place in-person on campus, 100% face-to-face.

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What you'll do

We’re committed to giving you excellent support. From the start, you’ll be allocated a tutor who’ll oversee your progress and be there to help you.
The Children, Schools and Families team span a range of disciplines and you’ll benefit from academic expertise informed by research and practice.

Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner

From September 2022, students studying on this course will also be able to work towards attaining a professional practice award that qualifies the student as a Level 6 Graduate Practitioner with Children. The ECGPC meets the statutory requirements for practitioners working with children under 8 years old in early years settings, schools, social care, working within family support.

Students will gain Level 6 recognition through undertaking an assessed placement alongside the course, that focuses on the topics learnt throughout the degree. The Graduate Practitioner Competencies (Level 6) is recognised and endorsed in the Department for Educations career progression mapping.

Students who achieve the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner competencies will meet the nine competencies through a combination of assessed observations during their 80 days of practice, work-based tasks and academic assessment.

The Early Childhood Graduate Competencies are:

Advocating for young children’s rights and participation
Promoting holistic child development
Working directly with young children, families and colleagues to promote health, well-being, safety and nurturing care
Observing, listening and planning for young children to support their well-being, early learning, progression and transitions
Safeguarding and child protection
Inclusive practice
Partnership with parents and caregivers
Collaborating with others
Professional Development

Module overview

Course delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Discover our facilities, explore campus and talk to academic staff and students about the courses you want to study at one of our autumn Open Days.

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Accreditations

The Institute is at the leading edge of management thinking and are a globally recognised professional membership body for leaders and managers. Their research into new ideas, techniques and methods ensures that ILM courses are constantly improving, helping to develop students' leadership and management skills.

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Future careers

Our Children, Schools and Families Foundation Entry degree is a great first step towards a career working with children, young people and the services that support them.

Fees and funding

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

International

First year£11,000 for the first year

Full-time£14,900 per year

2024/25

First year£9,250 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

International

First year£16,400 for the first year

Full-time£16,500 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged student support
Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package. 
Find out more about Dependants Bursary
Foundation Year Bursary
Our Foundation Year Bursary Scheme is for students starting a 4 or 5 year Undergraduate Degree programme.
Find out more about Foundation Year Bursary

You’ll learn through a combination of teaching, group debate and discussion, practical experience and independent research.

Lectures, supported by audio-visual and web-based materials, provide essential information, guidance for further work and a framework and stimulus for learning and independent study.

Group activities, workshops, discussions and interactions help you develop interpersonal skills. Peer support and learning stimulate the application and sharing of information, ideas, values and experience and will develop your problem-solving skills.

Field observations and student-initiated placements are another way you’ll learn and improve your employability.

You’ll be assessed in a number of ways including essays, content analysis, portfolio, presentations and workbooks.

You can also gain work experience through our Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership, which offers modules accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

We have excellent links for placement opportunities, including in primary and secondary schools, youth offending teams, children’s residential care homes, children’s advocacy services, domestic violence centres, early years settings, pupil referral units and family support services.

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This course is based in the School of Health, Social Work and Sport

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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Why study with us

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What you'll do

Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner

Module overview

Course delivery

Visit us this autumn

Meet the team

View the course facilities

Accreditations

Hear from our students

Future careers

Fees and funding

Course Specific Optional Costs

Course Specific Optional Costs

Scholarships and bursaries

Care Leaver Bursary

Estranged student support

Dependants Bursary

Foundation Year Bursary

Learning and assessment

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