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Department for Children, Young People and Families

The Department for Children, Young People and Families aspires to be recognised as a centre of excellence in its delivery of education studies.

Our ambition is to be the Department of choice for the professional development of the children’s workforce for the region. We will work in partnership with employers to provide meaningful development opportunities for professionals in these fields.

Working with children, young people and families is challenging, but can lead to great job satisfaction as our students aim to make a difference to a young person's life. Our programmes provide the knowledge and skills to take on these roles at all levels, covering a wide range of subjects and areas that support children, young people and families.

The Department provides training, short courses, Foundation Degrees, Honours Degrees and postgraduate qualifications for professionals working in the multi agency environment. Our work based learning programmes enable students to apply learnt skills and theory directly to practice.

Our full-time degree programmes also include professional placement, which will see you working in a setting of your choice applying your theoretical understanding to a practical experience.

Short Courses & Professional Development

Early Childhood Studies {New for 2013}

You will learn about the steps that children go through as they progress through the first years of their life, and explore what best helps children to be ready for their school years and beyond. Find out more about our degree in Early Childhood Studies.

Education Studies {New for 2013}

You will explore about how children learn, the development of education in the UK and around the world and what stops children learning effectively. Find out more about our degree in Education Studies.

Working with Children,Young People and Families

If you choose this degree, you'll explore aspects of child development and how society understands the concept of family. Find out more about our degree in Working with Children, Young People and Families.

Professional Practice: Early Childhood Studies Level 6

This is a work-based learning, top-up degree, designed to be undertaken on completion of a Foundation Degree in an area related to the support of children, young people and families. It's an ideal preparation for Early Years Professional Status and potential leadership in an Early Years setting.

Professional Practice: Education Level 6

This is a work-based learning, top-up degree designed to be undertaken on completion of a Foundation Degree in an area related to education. This programme is ideal preparation for those who may wish to progress towards a primary teaching qualification. Find out more about our degree in Professional Practice: Education.

Professional Practice: Supporting Young People, Children and Families Level 6

This is a work-based learning, top-up degree designed to be undertaken on completion of a Foundation Degree in an area related to the support of children, young people and families. Find out more about our degree in Professional Practice: Supporting Young People, Children and Families

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