Children and Young People’s Care and Education

Top-up Degree (validated by the Open University)

This course amplifies your existing knowledge as you conduct a research project and apply core principles to your personal context. On completion, you will have the skills you need to go further, whether that’s with a Masters degree, PGCE, teacher training qualification or employment.

About the courseCourse Code: L525 Full time: 1 year Part time: 18 months Location: Teacher Development Centre, Park Lane Campus

WHAT’S NEXT? Progression may include further study such as a Masters degree or PGCE; a teacher training programme; or relevant employment.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Community Playworker • Children’s Centre Manager • Primary School Teacher (further qualifications required) • Working in Special Inclusive

Learning Centres (SILCS) Building on your existing knowledge of care and education, you will identify external and social environmental factors, assessing how they can influence development and education. Alongside work experience, you will strengthen your understanding of care and education by studying purposeful play, contemporary disclosure and family in a contemporary context. You will also identify a personal area of interest to explore within your dissertation. There is a strong focus on employability, so you will undertake an integrated work placement in a relevant childcare or education setting, gaining the experience required for progression. Please note, you will need to hold a live enhanced DBS which may incur costs. Modules may include: • Contemporary Discourse • Purposeful Play • Family in a

Contemporary Context • Research Methods • Dissertation

Apply for this course through UCAS using institution code L21. Alternatively, for part-time applications, call 0113 235 4450.