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BA Working with Children and Young People in Slough

Cost£4,600.00
Duration36 weeks
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

BA(Hons) in Working in Integrated Services for Children and Young People in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, full-time during the day. This is a Level 6 top-up degree for those who already hold a Foundation Degree in Working with Children and Young People, Early Years, Primary Education, Healthcare Play Specialism, or a related field. It builds advanced academic and interpersonal skills to support high-quality practice across the children and young people's workforce. The course runs over 36 weeks.

Who this course is for

This Level 6 programme is aimed at those with a Foundation Degree in Working with Children and Young People, Early Years, Primary Education, Healthcare Play Specialism or in a related field. It will extend and develop further skills and learning to meet Government’s policy of developing dynamic, high quality practitioners across the children and young people’s workforce. The course will provide you with a supportive learning environment that will develop your academic and interpersonal skills, enhance self- awareness, encourage personal and career growth and establish a foundation for lifelong learning. This BA Honours Degree is validated by the University of West London.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced academic skills relevant to integrated children and young people's services.
  • You'll extend your understanding of government policy shaping the children and young people's workforce.
  • You'll build interpersonal skills for working across multi-agency and integrated service settings.
  • You'll analyse practice in early years, education, health, and related fields.
  • You'll apply research and critical thinking to real challenges in children's services.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Slough and Langley College during daytime hours. As a Level 6 degree programme, assessment typically involves academic assignments, research projects, and reflective practice. The provider will confirm the specific assessment requirements for this course before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: supporting young people through services and interventions
  • Children's Services Practitioner: working across integrated early help teams
  • Family Support Worker: providing early intervention for families in need
  • Early Years Lead Practitioner: leading practice in nursery or pre-school settings
  • Play Specialist: supporting children in healthcare or community settings
  • Education Welfare Officer: working between schools, families, and local services
  • Children's Centre Coordinator: managing integrated services for young children and families

What you could study next

With a BA(Hons) in Working in Integrated Services for Children and Young People qualification, you could move into postgraduate study. A PGCE would open routes into teaching. A Master's in Education, Social Work, or Child and Adolescent Mental Health would deepen specialist expertise. Some graduates pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work to qualify as a social worker. The centre can advise on which route fits your career goals.

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