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Barnsley College University Centre
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Barnsley
S70 2YW
Supporting Families and Communities
- Foundation Degree in Education
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- 14 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
- Awarded by:
- Leeds Trinity University
Course summary
This course is ideal for anyone who works supporting children in social, family, voluntary, charitable or youth services. It focuses on the skills and underpinning knowledge required in the children and families’ workforce. The topics are relevant to the implementation of governmental legislation, policies and strategies, including learning and social development, communication skills, team working strategies, interventions and health and welfare issues in the field of children’s services
It will expand the understandings you have developed through your practice and previous experiences and develop academic skills that enable you to carry out your role more effectively.
Modules
Course Modules
Year 1
Core modules (students are required to take):
• Values and Roles of a Principled Professional
• Theories of Learning and Development
• Power, Inclusion and Diversity of Need
Students are required to choose one option module from:
• Healthy Teams Supporting Healthy Children, Families and Communities
• Creating an Ideal Play Environment
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Preparation Level 4
Year 2
Core modules (students are required to take):
• Safeguarding and Promoting Wellbeing
• Reflecting on Research Informed Practice
Students are required to choose one option module from:
• Specialist Co-ordinator Roles
• Behaviour and Learning in an Interconnected World
Students are required to choose one option module from:
• Risks, Rights and Social Justice in a Sustainable Society
• Play and Early Learning
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant Preparation Level 5
https://www.barnsley.ac.uk/course/supporting-families-and-communities-foundation-degree-full-time
Assessment method
Assessment is through a mixture of reports, essays, presentations etc.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
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This course has restrictions on who can apply.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Study options
- Foundation Degree in Education • Full-Time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 14 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- SCFS
- Institution code:
- B13
- Campus name:
- Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Barnsley College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- SCFS
- Institution code:
- B13
- Campus name:
- Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
You must have a Level 3 qualification e.g. A level, BTEC National, T Level or NVQ Level 3.
You must also have employer support and at least one year's volunteering/working experience. Previous relevant work experience and learning may be accredited and assessed as part of the application process.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- All applicants will be required to attend an interview with the course tutor
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- As your programme will involve you working with vulnerable individuals (e.g. children and adults), you will be required to undertake a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
English language requirements
You will need to have a grade 4/C in English Language
International entry requirements
We are not currently accepting international applications
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £6995 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Fees are quoted based on 2026 entry information and are subject to change for 2027.
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