University Centre South Devon – South Devon College
Working with Children, Young people and Families
Course Summary
This programme is aimed at those wishing to work in a social care context with children, young people and their families, to achieve positive and sustainable change in their lives.
As part of the course you will become skilled in recognising and assessing the complex needs of children, young people and families often present and be able to support with any specific interventions or referrals. The need for respectful curiosity that challenges and supports children, young people and families to achieve their potential and stay safe, will become evident through your studies.
During the programme you will develop an understanding of the importance of early intervention and safeguarding work, allowing you to manage risk across the spectrum need for children, young people and families.
Course Details - Modules
Each module is worth a specified number of credits, enabling you to cover key subject knowledge while developing your own interests. For full time students a total of 120 credits will be studied in each academic year. In the majority of cases this will consist of 6 modules. For part time students it will depend on the intensity of your studies.
Year One:
Professional Practice - 20 credits
Safeguarding Children and Young People - 20 credits
Multi-agency Working - 20 credits
Equality, Rights, Diversity and Cultural Differences - 20 credits
Lifespan Development - 20 credits
Assessment and Intervention - 20 credits
Year Two:
Research Methods - 20 credits
Professional Investigation - 20 credits
Social Pedagogy - 20 credits
Social Policy and Practice - 20 credits
Supporting Social and Emotional Wellbeing - 20 credits
Professional and Personal Development - 20 credits
Course Details – Assessment Method
There are two formal or summative assessed pieces of work for each module. Assessment methods include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and projects. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. In addition to formal assessments throughout modules of study there will be developmental (formative) assessments to support you with developing greater understanding of your progress.
The balance of assessment by coursework and practical varies between modules. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework is as follows:
Year 1: 92% coursework, 8% practical
Year 2: 92% coursework, 8% practical
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
CYPC
Institution code:
S32
Campus Name:
UCSD
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
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Grade
AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
England
8400.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
8400.0
Year 1
Scotland
8400.0
Year 1
Wales
8400.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Vantage Point
Long Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Paignton
TQ4 7EJ
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