Children, Young People and Families

Not all degrees are built the same. Complete professional placements as part of your course and apply your knowledge and skills in industry settings.

People sit together at a table working with colourful counters and materials during a classroom activity

Study Children, Young People and Families at Leeds Trinity

At Leeds Trinity, you'll gain the skills and confidence to support children and families through education, early intervention and care.

You'll learn from experienced professionals in small classes, with a strong focus on real-world practice.

Depending on your chosen degree, you can complete professional placements, study, work or volunteer overseas.

You'll graduate with practical knowledge, a strong understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing, and the ability to make a real difference in people's lives.

Ready to make more happen at Leeds Trinity?

An Open Day is the best way to get a feel for university life and experience life as a student. Book your place at one of our upcoming Open Days to discover more about student life, support and the courses you're interested in.

Keen to find out more about life at LTU? Answer a few questions about the courses you're interested in and get your personalised prospectus sent straight to your inbox.

Personalise your Prospectus

Group of students working and socialising at Leeds City Campus.

Our courses

Course title	Award	Year of entry
Early Childhood Studies	BA (Hons)	2027	View course
Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year	BA (Hons)	2027	View course
Education, Mental Health and SEND	BA (Hons)	2027	View course
Education, Mental Health and SEND with Foundation Year	BA (Hons)	2027	View course
Working with Children, Young People and Families	BA (Hons)	2027	View course
Working with Children, Young People and Families with Foundation Year	BA (Hons)	2027	View course

Our achievements

We're University of the Year for Student Experience

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027

Leeds Trinity University is the UK’s top University for overall student satisfaction (NSS 2026)*

*Measured by NSS 2026 positivity score (% agree) of all registered students across the 17 NSS questions used in TEF 2023, compared to institutions included in the Times UK University Rankings 2026.

95% of all undergraduate full-time students, and degree apprenticeships were in employment/further studies 15 months after graduating

Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023/4 Graduates