Working with Children and Families

This foundation degree (levels 4 and 5), which is awarded by the University of Cumbria and taught at Bury College University Centre, is aimed at people wanting to work with children, young people and families. It covers a wide range of issues affecting children and families in today’s society. Each of the modules provides a secure grounding in issues for all professionals working in multi-agency contexts with children and their carers. The course offers you the opportunity to continue studying at a higher level, whilst broadening your knowledge and understanding gained at Level 3, or through your previous experience. Your placement is an integral part of the course and allows you to experience real work environments whilst gaining valuable knowledge and skills.

Upon completion, you can progress onto study BA (Hons) Working with Children and Families (Top-Up) at Bury College University Centre.

Course validated by: University of Cumbria

You will cover the following topics:

Level 4:

• Perspectives in Human Development
• Professional Skills with Children, Young People, Families and Communities
• Social and Political Influences on Policy and Practice
• Play and Creative Development in Diverse Contexts
• Cultural and Historical Influences on Children, Young People and Families
• An Introduction to Practitioner Research

Level 5:

• Researching and Evaluating Practice
• Crime and Conflict
• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-oppressive Practice (with work based learning)
• The Internet, Media and Society
• Identity, Personality and Social Justice
• Innovative Approaches to Working with Children and Families

As part of the Personal/Professional Development modules you will undertake placement in a variety of settings, this could be paid or voluntary work.

This course includes a wide variety of assessment methods aimed at building your subject knowledge, academic and professional skills. The course involves a considerable amount of group work and creative assessment and will enable you to learn a range of new skills.