FdA Working With Children and Young People at Teesside University

The FdA Working With Children and Young People is a part-time foundation degree awarded by Teesside University and delivered with Darlington College and Hartlepool College of Further Education. It develops reflective practitioners who link practice to theory and promote the education, development and wellbeing of children, young people and families. Study is combined with substantial work-based learning in a relevant setting.

Department: Education & Youth  |  Duration: 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules are Childhood and Youth Development, Developing Work-based Practice, Relationship Building and Effective Communication, and Understanding Learning for Inclusive Practice. Year 2 core modules are Enhancing Work-based Practice, Policies in Practice Contexts, Promoting the Wellbeing and Resilience of Children and Young People, and Use of Data for Evidence-based Practice. Work-based modules include a minimum of 60 hours of work-based learning each.

Career pathways

Graduates can progress onto the BA (Hons) Working with Children and Young People or the BA (Hons) Education and Training. Progression into teacher training programmes and social work is possible once an honours degree is achieved.

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