Children, Young People and Families

Get ready to learn from the experts; our academics are all active researchers with years of experience in their fields. You’ll develop your knowledge in a supportive environment and graduate with real-world experience, gained through any work placements you complete during your degree.

Learn from experts in the industry

Our academics are active researchers with national profiles, and extensive knowledge and practical experience in their respective fields.

Be fully supported

Receive the academic and personal support you need to achieve your ambitions and improve the outcomes of children and young people in our communities.

Be inspired

Attend events such as our annual Champions of Childhood Conference and hear from guest speakers sharing their innovative work. Discover possible career routes and hear about opportunities to undertake research.

Become qualified

Gain additional qualifications during your studies in areas such as paediatric first aid, mental health first aid and restorative practice to ensure you’re ready for the profession when you leave.

Graduate with professional experience

Explore your career options through professional work placements included in your degree and put your learning into practice, working directly with children, young people and their families. Benefit from our extensive partnerships and connections with local organisations and charitable bodies working to support young people across the region.

Meet Hannah Crooks, Programme Leader for Early Childhood Studies here at LTU. 

In this short video, Hannah talks about the importance of creativity and creative play for child development, something she feels passionately about. 

This is an annual conference run by the School of Children, Young People and Families all about nurturing children’s futures. Attendees witness how to secure positive outcomes for children and effectively support their development. 

This year’s event welcomed a variety of speakers to talk on a range of topics, from care leavers within the prison system to local charity Behind Closed Doors and presentations from the Child Friendly Leeds Team. Events like this offer opportunities for you to engage in thought-provoking discussions and to network with potential future employers in the region.