Supporting Children and Families in Social Contexts Foundation Degree (FCHD)

This course is ideal for anyone who works supporting children in social, family, voluntary, charitable or youth services. It focuses on the skills and underpinning knowledge required in the children and families’ workforce. The topics are relevant to the implementation of governmental legislation, policies and strategies, including learning and social development, communication skills, team working strategies, interventions and health and welfare issues in the field of children’s services.

It will expand the understandings you have developed through your practice and previous experiences and develop academic skills that enable you to carry out your role more effectively.

On this course you will study a range of modules which may include the following:

Working In a Multi-Agency Environment

Inclusivity and Diversity

Communication and Language (Families)

Working with Families or Working with 21st Century Children

Children, Families and Social Policy

Assessments and Interventions

Research-Informed Practice in Social Contexts

Developing Social and Emotional Resilience or Understanding Children’s Behaviour

Leading and Managing or Developing Literacy

Assessment is through a mixture of reports, essays, presentations etc

A Level 2 Literacy qualification e.g. GCSE English Language Grade C (grade 4); Functional Skills Level 2 (previously Key Skills Communication Level 2); Adult Literacy Level 2.

A Level 3 qualification e.g. A level, BTEC National or NVQ Level 3.

Employer support and at least one year’s volunteering/working experience. Previous relevant work experience and learning may be accredited and assessed as part of the application process.

You will also require a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

Graduates can progress to further study on the Top-up BA (Hons) Professional Practice and may continue to the MA Family Support or MA in Education.