Children, Schools & Families (Graduate Practitioner) (Top-up)
Our Children, Schools and Families (Top-Up) course builds on your existing experience in child-based education to help you develop a career working with children, young people and the services that support them.
Why study with us
- A great opportunity to top-up your foundation degree to get a full honours degree in Children, Schools and Families
- You’ll have the opportunity to follow the Early Childhood Graduate Practitioner Competencies (ECGPC) route alongside your top-up degree.
- Our Social Work provision is ranked 4th in the UK and 2nd in England in the Guardian League Table 2021
What you'll do
- You’ll learn about policy developments in the organisation of children’s services, the meaning of childhood in society, and the social and educational experiences of diverse groups of children.
- Real-world learning is integral to this course. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to practise the theories you’ve learnt in the classroom through work placements.
- We have excellent links with a range of placement providers – including primary and secondary schools, children’s care homes, pupil referral units and family support services.
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.
Module overview
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
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Join us on campus
Book a place at our Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 17 June. Here you'll be able to explore our campus and facilities, meet academic staff & chat to students.
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Future careers
Our graduates have gone on to enjoy a wide range of successful careers working with children and young people. Many have achieved professional status in teaching, early years and social work.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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This course is based in the School of Social Work, Care and Community located in the Faculty of Allied Health and Wellbeing
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