Course Summary

This course is ideal for anyone who works supporting children in social, family, voluntary, charitable or youth services. It focuses on the skills and underpinning knowledge required in the children and families’ workforce. The topics are relevant to the implementation of governmental legislation, policies and strategies, including learning and social development, communication skills, team working strategies, interventions and health and welfare issues in the field of children’s services It will expand the understandings you have developed through your practice and previous experiences and develop academic skills that enable you to carry out your role more effectively.

Course Details - Modules

On this course you will study a range of modules which may include the following: • Working In a Multi-Agency Environment • Inclusivity and Diversity • Communication and Language (Families) • Working with Families or Working with 21st Century Children • Children, Families and Social Policy • Assessments and Interventions • Research-Informed Practice in Social Contexts • Developing Social and Emotional Resilience or Understanding Children’s Behaviour • Leading and Managing or Developing Literacy

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment is through a mixture of reports, essays, presentations etc.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: SCFS

Institution code: B13

Campus Name: Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


You must have a Level 2 Literacy qualification e.g. GCSE English Language Grade C (grade 4); Functional Skills Level 2 (previously Key Skills Communication Level 2); Adult Literacy Level 2. You must have a Level 3 qualification e.g. A level, BTEC National or NVQ Level 3. You must also have employer support and at least one year's volunteering/working experience. Previous relevant work experience and learning may be accredited and assessed as part of the application process.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 5995.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5995.0 Year 1
Scotland 5995.0 Year 1
Wales 5995.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Fees are quoted based on 2020 entry information and are subject to change for 2021.

Provider information

PO Box No 266
Church Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Barnsley
S70 2YW

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