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Foundation Degree

FDA Working with Children, Young People and Families (Part-time, September Start)

Develop professional skills for supporting children, young people, and families in education, health, and community services.

Start Date

September

Award

Foundation Degree

Attendance

Part-time

Fee per year

Pro-rata of £8,250 per year (part-time study)

FDA Working with Children, Young People and Families (Part-time, September Start)

Course overview

This foundation degree examines child development, safeguarding, and multi-agency partnership working. You will reflect on practice in youth work, family support, and early intervention contexts while building academic confidence. The programme suits practitioners and newcomers with a commitment to inclusive family-centred support.

Entry requirements

  • 48 UCAS points or Level 3 qualification in relevant subject
  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above
  • Enhanced DBS clearance
  • Experience working with children or families preferred

Modules

Year 1

  • Child and Adolescent Development20 credits

  • Safeguarding and Child Protection20 credits

  • Professional Skills in Practice20 credits

Year 2

  • Family Support and Intervention20 credits

  • Policy and Partnership Working20 credits

  • Applied Practice Project20 credits

How you learn

Seminars, practice workshops, guest speakers, and placement learning.

Assessment

Reflective logs, case studies, presentations, and practice portfolios.

Placement

Placement or employment-based practice in children and families settings.

Careers

Family support worker, youth support, pastoral roles, and early help teams.

Progression

BA (Hons) Children, Young People and Families top-up.

Fees & finance

Pro-rata of £8,250 per year (part-time study)

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How to apply

Apply for full-time or part-time study via the course page.

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