Free Funded Professional Practice Working with Children and Young People (0-19) BA Hons OU Full Time in Epsom. Classes run at NESCOT. This full-time daytime course covers professional practice across the 0-19 age range, preparing you for roles supporting children and young people in a range of settings. The course typically takes one year full time. For full entry requirements, visit the NESCOT website directly.
Who this course is for
Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll develop professional practice skills for working with children and young people aged 0-19.
You'll explore child and adolescent development across different life stages.
You'll examine safeguarding principles and your responsibilities in practice.
You'll analyse policy and legislation affecting children's services and young people's support.
You'll reflect critically on your own professional practice and values.
You'll apply theory to real working contexts in children and young people's settings.
How you will learn
Learning takes place through classroom-based sessions at NESCOT, Epsom. As an Open University-validated programme, study combines taught sessions with independent academic work. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, reflective practice portfolios, and practical work-based elements. For the full breakdown of how you'll be assessed, check the course details on the NESCOT website.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. NESCOT will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Youth support worker: supporting young people aged 11-19 in community or school settings.
Early years practitioner: working with children aged 0-5 in nursery or pre-school settings.
Family support worker: helping families access services and navigate challenges.
Children's residential support worker: providing care in residential children's homes.
Learning mentor: supporting pupils with barriers to learning in schools.
Community youth worker: delivering programmes for young people in local settings.
What you could study next
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE): if you want to move into teaching children or young people in schools or further education.
MA in Childhood Studies or Youth Work: deepens academic and research skills for senior or specialist roles.
Social Work degree (BA or MA): for those moving toward statutory children's social care roles.
SENCO or Special Educational Needs qualifications: for roles supporting children with additional needs.
