BA (Hons) Children and Young People's Care and Education (Top-Up)

Modules may include

• Contemporary Discourse
• Purposeful Play
• The Family in Contemporary Context
• Research Methods
• Dissertation

The course will enable students to develop their professional knowledge and skills and apply it to current practice.

Students develop skills in communicating topics and findings from research to a particular audience. Also they will develop confidence in sharing knowledge with their peers both in college and in the workplace.

The assessment process is an essential element of the programme design. Methods are varied to support and enhance the module design and structure. Some modules are linked to allow application of theory to practice to be assessed. The tasks and assessment criteria are clearly explained to students in the module handbooks. Tutors explain these outcomes and methods to the students for clarity. Formative feedback is integral to the teaching, learning and assessment strategy of the course. Students will take part in discussions, seminars and peer review and evaluations on an on-going basis. They are encouraged to share good practice from their work experience with their peers in group work, discussions and seminars. Assessment methods used include – Case studies, Work based projects, Essays, Reports, Presentations, Critical reflection and a Dissertation.

The award adopts the Leeds City College admissions policy and criteria.

This course has minimum entry requirements of Foundation Degree in a relevant subject e.g. FD Children’s Care, Learning and Development, FD Supporting Teaching and Learning or similar, with an average grade of 55%, together with a GCSE at grade C in English. Students wishing to continue into teacher training will need additional level 2 qualifications, Maths for secondary and Maths and Science for primary.

Students for part time study will need to be working in the sector and full time students will need 10-12 hours per week, work related experience (paid or voluntary) on-going throughout their study.

International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria. Speakers of other languages will need to possess an IELTS band score of 6.0 (with no-less than 5.5 in any one element) or a recognised English Level 2 qualification.

As work related learning is an integral part of the course, a condition of students being accepted onto the course will be the requirement for them to complete the Disclosure and Barring Service process (DBS) prior to commencement on course.

The course structure actively supports claims for Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning.

All applicants will be interviewed to assess their suitability for this programme of study and may be asked to provide evidence to support their application.

Progression may include a PGCE or an in-service teacher training programme. Graduates can also apply to other institutions to do a relevant masters degree, or enter employment.

Job opportunities

• Community playworker
• Children’s centre manager
• Primary/Secondary School teacher (further qualifications required)
• Management positions
• Working in Special Inclusive Learning Centres (SILCS)
• Supporting teaching and learning in academies and colleges.

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As part of this course, you will be required to have an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and will be expected to pay any fees associated with this. Fees are estimated to be around £60.