Foundation Degree (FdA) in Working with Children and Young People - Stanmore College
Dec 11, 2007
Institution: Stanmore College
Awarding Body: Thames Valley University
Course Overview
This course has been specifically designed to encompass the joint childcare strategy with units being developed to address child health, including healthy eating programmes directly related to local initiatives; The Children Act 2004 and the changes to Safeguarding Children with the extended age range from birth to 18.
The Foundation Degree forms a logical progression for those who have previously undertaken the Level 3 NVQ and Level 3 Diploma courses in Early Years, Childminding and Playwork or other related qualifications. It will enable individuals working in Early Years and Childcare professions to develop skills and progress towards Early Years Professional Status.
Course Structure (including modules/assessment methods)
The Foundation Degree programme consists of six modules at Level 4 and five modules at Level 5.
Level 4
- Search: Sources of Information for Essays, Assignments and Research
- Using Evidence in Health and Social Care
- Child Development
- Policy Perspective and Practice
- Learning Research and Theory
- Developing the Role of the Reflective Practitioner: Work-based Learning.
Level 5
- Leadership and Management
- The Child, Family and Society
- Child and Young Persons Health
- Communication in a Multilingual Society
- Reflective Practice and Project.
Assessment
A wide variety of assessment tools are used. These include: academic essay; literature review written reports; a folder of evidence; blackboard exercises (TVU-Online).
Progression Route
- Senior management posts
- Progression to Early Years Professional status
- Graduate status on completion of Level 6, leading to postgraduate opportunities.
- BSc Hons Public Health and Health Promotion at Thames Valley University.
A Level 6 BA (Hons) Integrated Practice: Children and Young People is currently in
development with Thames Valley University, Stanmore College and East Berkshire College and should be available from March 2009 as a progression pathway from the Fd(A) programme.
Entry Requirements
Students are expected to be working in the Early Years, or related, fields and meet the ‘fit person’ criteria of the 1989 Children Act.
Students must have:
- Literacy and Numeracy (Level 2 or above)
- Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or a related field
- Good communication skills.
Programme Details
Start Date: September
Location Stanmore College or East Berkshire College, Windsor
Study Options: 2 years, part time
Fees: £1500 per year
Enquiries and how to apply
Contact: Sandie Dinnen, Stanmore College, Elm Park, Stanmore, Middlesex
Tel: 020 8420 7700 (Switchboard)
Email: enquiry@stanmore.ac.uk
URL: www.stanmore.ac.uk
UCAS Code: N/A
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