Children & Young People: Integrated Services FdA

Aimed at anyone working in children's services, this foundation degree further develops knowledge and skills within the context of inter-agency working.

The course addresses key issues such as the local and national policy context in the promotion of effective safeguarding procedures and the role of effective inter-agency communication in meeting the needs of children and young people. The course is underpinned by the ECM agenda-promoting interdisciplinary and collaborative working in order to achieve successful outcomes for all children.

This Foundation degree makes an important contribution to the extended and wider workforce agenda by supporting a variety of career pathways and providing a flexible and relevant experience for all occupational cohorts.

The programme is offered in partnership with and delivered at the following colleges:
Metropolitan College Birmingham
Sunfield School – Stourbridge,West Midlands.

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Children & Young People; Integrated Services FdA L591-, J FdA/CYPIS

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Location of Study
The University of Worcester, Metropolitan College Birmingham, Sunfield School – Stourbridge,
West Midlands.

Get in touch

Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

60 UCAS Tariff points
It is a requirement of the programme that all students undertaking the programme will have current/recent experience working with learners, minimum two years and be employed within an appropriate children’s services setting.
A Criminal Records Bureau disclosure is required for this course.
Applicants with no formal qualifications may be considered for Mature Student Entry Routes.

Modules

Introduction to Study Skills
Reflective Journal
Local & National Policy Context re. Multi-professional Work
An Introduction to Management and Communication in ICS
An Introduction to Child Development & Health (0-19 years)
Safeguarding – Children & Young People
Work-Based Project (double module)
Understanding Roles of Professionals in ICS (double module)
Communication, Leadership & Collaboration (Education, Health, Social Care)
Working with Vulnerable Children & Young People (double module)
Family Mental Health
Transitions to Adult Services (double module - Justice, Health, LAC, EWS)
Specialist Research
Work-Based Cross-Agency Experience/Research (double module)

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are used, both practical and theoretical. These include:
Formal (summative) assignments, which include a critical review of module learning outcomes
Informal (formative) work-based tasks
In addition, Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) can be given for those students who have evidence of appropriate academic qualifications or work-based learning.

Course Leader, Children & Young People: Integrated Services FdA

“This course would be appropriate for anyone working in children’s services who is interested in further developing their knowledge and skills within the context of inter-agency working.”

Academic department

Institute of Education

“Our high quality programmes and innovative teaching methods prepare and train the very best professionals. Worcester graduates have made a huge difference in the field of education.”
Professor Chris Robertson, Head of Institute