Working with Children, Young People and Families

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.

There are six modules in year one each worth 20 credits

Child and Adolescent Development
Reflection, Assessment and Intervention Strategies in Social Work 1
Preparing for Professional Practice
Social Policy
Rights, Ethics and Safeguarding
Informal Education, Youth and Community

There are six modules in year two each worth 20 credits

Social Inclusion
Skills Development for Professional Practice
Parenting Theory and Practice
Working with SEN and Vulnerable Individuals
Residential Care and Social Pedagogy
Reflection Assessment and Intervention Strategies in Social Work 2

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.