Professional Practice: Supporting Young People, Children and Families (Top up)

This work-based learning Level 6 Top-Up degree is designed to be undertaken on completion of a foundation degree, or other Level 5 qualification, in an area related to the support of children, young people and families. This degree is an ideal preparation for a range of roles and responsibilities within the integrated, extended or children’s services.
You’ll have the opportunity to develop your subject expertise by exploring contemporary issues affecting how children, young people and families are supported. You’ll explore debates around children’s services, looking at the challenges facing those working in a multi-agency environment. Applying theory to practice, you’ll undertake a range of work-based activities, including workplace analysis of the practices and models of management, teamwork, children’s learning and experience. You’ll develop an understanding of the key issues related to ethical practice, as well as learn how to reflect critically on workplace practices in a professional fashion.

You’ll receive extensive support throughout your studies, starting with a specially designed induction programme. We also encourage you to identify a workplace mentor who could support you with your studies and research, (this will be discussed at interview stage) the course fits alongside your work commitment

• Safeguarding and Supporting Welfare
• Specialist Family Intervention
• Evaluating Current Debates and Developments
• Leadership in a Multi-Agency Environment
• Work Based Research: Research Proposal Project. You will develop reflective practitioner skills and the application of theory to practice when you undertake a range of work-based activities including workplace analysis in terms of practices and models of management, teamwork, safeguarding and welfare.

You will be introduced to the key issues related to ethical practice and how to reflect critically on the work place in a professional fashion.