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BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice (Children & Families) (Progression Route)

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Key Details

Levels

Level 6

FT / PT

FT

Location

Great Yarmouth | The Place

Attendance

1-2 days

Duration

1 year

The BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice (Children & Families) Progression Route is relevant to practitioners working in childcare, and also to those who manage provision in the public, private and voluntary sectors. The applied nature of the degree provides theoretical knowledge along with practical application related to social care in contemporary society. The programme has been developed to allow those in the childcare sector to further develop existing skills. It provides opportunities for you to develop a broad range of practice skills, knowledge and understanding within key subject areas and to acquire and enhance your professional values. You are expected to be in paid or voluntary work in a relevant setting for at least 10 hours per week.

This Progression Route is a one-year course for those who hold a relevant Foundation or equivalent to gain a BA (Hons) degree.

Whilst this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.

Course Information


You will need to have achieved 240 credits from a relevant Foundation degree or equivalent and have paid or voluntary work in a relevant setting for at least 10 hours per week.


Graduates may progress into roles such as:

  • Senior Family Support Worker
  • Early Help Practitioner
  • Children's Centre Practitioner or Manager
  • Team Leader or Supervisor
  • Family Intervention Worker
  • Child and Family Support Worker
  • Youth Support Worker
  • Education Welfare Officer
  • Safeguarding or Family Support Coordinator
  • Residential Childcare Team Leader
  • Service Manager within children's services
  • Training and Development Officer in childcare organisations

Modules you may study include:

  • Social Policy and Practice
  • Transitions and Lifespan Development
  • Developing Leadership in Practice
  • Negotiated Project

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