FdA Children, Young People and Families Course in Grimsby. Classes run full-time at Grimsby Institute, with daytime attendance over two years. The course focuses on holistic approaches to supporting children, young people, and families. You'll explore how early help transforms outcomes, how services work together, and how practitioners enable families to recognise their own strengths. It covers the significant shifts in working practice across the children and families sector. Fees are charged per academic year. The FdA Children, Young People and Families qualification prepares you for roles working directly with families and young people with certificate.
Who this course is for
We know that effective early help can transform lives, helping parents and carers back into work, stabilising children at school and removing barriers to living and in ensuring productive lives. Within the children, young people and families sector there has been a significant shift in working practices to ensure there is a holistic approach to delivering services. Practitioners are required to change their position in recognising how best to enable families and children to recognise their own capabilities. This course will equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills in order to ensure that families, children and young people are supported to the highest possible standards.
What you will learn
You'll explore holistic approaches to delivering services for children, young people, and families.
You'll examine how early help and intervention can support families and improve outcomes.
You'll develop your understanding of multi-agency and integrated working practices.
You'll study how to enable children and families to recognise and build on their own capabilities.
You'll consider the changing role of practitioners in the children and families sector.
You'll analyse policy and practice frameworks that shape work with young people and families.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Grimsby Institute during daytime hours. The course is full-time over two years. Assessment methods are not specified in the available source data. Contact Grimsby Institute directly to confirm how you will be assessed on this Foundation Degree.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Family support worker: helping families access services and build stability
Early years practitioner: supporting children's development in nursery or school settings
Children's centre worker: delivering community-based programmes for families
Youth worker: working with young people in community or voluntary settings
Learning mentor: supporting pupils facing barriers in school
Social care assistant: working within children's social care teams
Family intervention keyworker: intensive support for families with complex needs
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in a related field such as Social Work, Early Childhood Studies, or Education: a full honours degree builds on your Foundation Degree and opens routes into regulated professional roles.
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE): for those wanting to move into teaching or educational practice.
Social Work degree (BA or MA): required if you want to qualify as a registered social worker with Social Work England.
