This is a progression course from the Children, Young People & Families - Certificate of Higher Education to Foundation Degree level. The Foundation Degree in Children, Young People and Families is validated by Lancaster University and is aimed specifically at individuals who wish to work in a variety of settings with children, young people and/ or families. The FdA intends to develop your knowledge of the theoretical principles which underpin child development, youth work and family studies in a variety of contexts. You will examine a range of subjects such as safeguarding, risk and resilience, services and interventions, and managing teams. Such knowledge will provide you with the opportunity to develop holistically as a practitioner and to explore the range of settings and services which benefit from understanding such a wide ranging yet comprehensive subject.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of the Children, Young People and Families - Certificate of Higher Education is a pre-requisite of entry onto the programme. You will be required to have a professional discussion with one of the tutors prior to an offer being made which is assessed against prescribed criteria available on request, and secure an enhanced DBS for voluntary work if you are not in paid employment within the sector.
