Children, Young People and their Services - Foundation Degree (FdA)
- Approved by:
- University of Lancashire
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- University Centre
- Level:
- 4-5
- Institution code:
- H65
- UCAS code:
- L530
The FdA in
Children, Young People and their Services programme will provide you with a
broad understanding of underpinning policy and key theories relating to all
aspects of work with children and young people and how these relate in
practice. By increasing your knowledge base and encouraging you to reflect
on the application of theory and policy in practice, there is a strong focus on
helping you to become a more effective, and reflective, practitioner within your
work role.
Across both years of the programme, knowledge and understanding of key topics and developments, such as safeguarding and welfare issues, government initiatives, updates in legislations and improvements in policies within children and young people’s services, will be enhanced through educational visits and guest speakers.
Teaching is delivered by a team with varied experience and substantial specialist knowledge in working with children and young people. As a result, a wide range teaching, learning and assessment methods are employed, including lectures, seminars, debates, display work, essays, case studies, presentations, reports, research activities, portfolios and group work.
You will have access to learning resources at the Hugh Baird University Centre and the University of Central Lancashire, including e-learning resources and the opportunity to use Athens.
You will also undertake 48 days experience in a work related setting each year on the full time course (pro rata for the part time course).
- Family support roles
- Youth support roles
- Teaching assistant
- Learning mentor
- Childcare roles
- SEN Support roles
To find out more information about this course, or to speak to a tutor, please make an enquiry:
Ask a questionEntry Requirements
For standard entry into Year 1
The minimum level of attainment required for entry to the start of standard courses leading to awards at first degree level is expressed in terms of UCAS Tariff Points. Please check the college course website for the most up-to-date tariff requirements. Alternative qualifications and/or experience at an equivalent level are welcomed and will be equally considered.
UCAS Points: 64. We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual. This means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements and predicted grades (where applicable) together with your application as a whole, including work experience and personal statement.
A Level: 1 A level at pass
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit,
Merit
BTEC Diploma: Merit, Pass, Pass
Access Course: 64 UCAS Points
equivalent
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 64 UCAS points from
Higher Level Subjects
IELTS: 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5
Consideration will also be given to non-traditional qualifications and relevant work experience. Applicants are encouraged to produce evidence of their potential to benefit from the course. Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) for certain modules will be considered on an individual basis – please enquire direct to the college Course Leader.
Enhanced DBS
This course has compulsory placement of 24 days/168 hours per year. Learners on the course must meet Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Should these checks prove to be unsatisfactory for the purpose of the course, the offer of a place may be withdrawn.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, including children. In order to ensure that the University Centre offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates, you will all be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB). We will be able to guide you through this process once you have been offered a conditional place of study at the Hugh Baird University Centre.
It is important to note that should your Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check proves to be unsatisfactory for the purpose of the course you have applied to, your offer of a place for that course may be withdrawn. If you have already enrolled on a course and your DBS check subsequently discloses a criminal conviction, you may be required to withdraw from the course even if you have already started. If you are aware that your DBS check will disclose a previous conviction, please contact the course leader for advice as not all convictions may preclude you from continuing with the course.
UCAS Tariff Calculator
Not sure how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth? Use our UCAS Tariff Calculator to find out. Quickly convert your A-levels, BTECs, or T-levels into UCAS points and see if you are eligible for this course:
Why choose us?
Small class sizes
You won’t be learning in a large lecture theatre with hundreds of other students, as you could at a traditional university.
Face-to-face learning
With in-person learning and direct tutor support, we offer an engaging student experience.
Extensive Support
Comprehensive and tailored one-to-one academic and personal support, helping you thrive both academically and personally.
How much will this course cost me?
Tuition fee loans cover university/college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university/college by Student Finance England, so you don’t need a pot of money up front.
They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn and not how much you owe and you won’t need to start paying them back until you are earning more than a certain amount.
It’s never too late to learn
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 years or above). Even if you don't have the entry requirements, you may have gained knowledge and skills from relevant work or life experience, so we would consider your application on an individual basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:
We want to make your university education as flexible and affordable as possible. We offer a number of financial support options to help you go further by staying local. You don’t need to pay for your tuition fees up front - Tuition Fee Loans cover university or college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university or college, by Student Finance England.
=== They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn. You may also be eligible for a Maintenance Loan to help support your living costs. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance
Yes. We have a dedicated team of staff on hand to help guide you through the admissions process, from selecting the right course, to completing your UCAS application and applying for financial support.
=== If you have any questions, or need help at any stage, call the Retention and Progression Team on 0151 353 4444, or email careers@hughbaird.ac.uk.
To find out more information about this course, or to speak to a tutor, please make an enquiry:
Important terms, conditions and disclaimer information about our courses can be found on our Wider Information Set.
It should be noted that all courses are subject to periodic review, usually every five years, by the awarding partner organisations. Any potential planned changes made to course content following such reviews shall be communicated on the University Centre website and in writing to individual students / applicants.
While we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place any day of the week.
Please note: Where there is no data, the course will be new, and data will be available from the 1st year of completion.
