Working with Children & Families (Level 5 FdA)

Embark on a transformative journey that delves into the complexities of child development and family dynamics. This comprehensive course is meticulously designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in child and family support. Gain a deep understanding of the key principles and practices involved in supporting children and families. This course covers essential topics such as child development, safeguarding, family dynamics, and multi-agency collaboration. Combining academic study with practical experience, it provides a well-rounded foundation for working in education, social services, or community-focused roles.
You'll explore current challenges and research in the field, developing critical skills in communication, problem-solving, and reflective practice. With a focus on real-world applications, this course is ideal for those who aspire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, preparing you for a variety of rewarding career paths in this vital sector.

Any students enrolled on the programme who are in employment within the sector and working with/for children aged from birth to 18 years or their families are able to count their employed experience against the required placement hours.

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

The programme uses a blended learning approach, combining face to face sessions with online and practical work where appropriate. The learning and teaching methods typically used by tutors include lectures, seminars, guest speakers, workshops and tutorials. A significant amount of personal study time is expected to be undertaken by the student, comprising, for example, background reading, assignment work, preparation for seminars and practical case studies. A social learning community including a peer support programme will further enhance this. Assessment tasks are linked to the learning outcomes of each module and are normally completed at the end of the module. Assessment typically consists of practical and theoretical work. Assessment include: portfolio, oral presentation, written work and resource development. You will have formative assessment to help you learn and develop your knowledge and skills and summative assessment on which you are graded. Continuous assessment is utilised on the programme. Formative feedback is an ongoing process and is delivered via tutorials, group discussion and peer input. Summative feedback takes place at the end of each semester and you can expect written feedback on your module performance. You are also offered the chance to further discuss the written comments via one-to-one tutorial with the module tutor and/or Programme Leader.