Education and Children's Services - Course Guide 2023

EDUCATION AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Education and Children’s Services

We offer a range of specialist courses leading to careers in working with children, young people, families and adults in need of support in a variety of contexts, including teacher training.

“Renowned for its high-quality courses in education, the University of Chester has an unrivalled reputation for excellence in the development of leaders, teachers and the wider education, youth and family workforce. Our wide range of courses, consistently noted for their quality by our external examiners, are taught by friendly and approachable staff, who are leaders in their fields. We are rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in both Primary and Secondary Teacher Education.”

David Cumberland Executive Dean, Faculty of Education and Children’s Services

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WHY STUDY AN EDUCATION AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES COURSE WITH US?

Student Support

The Faculty of Education and Children’s Services strives to deliver a premium student experience that is personalised and purposeful. We also provide opportunities to equip you with the skills you need to succeed in your chosen profession, and to adapt to changing work environments - locally, nationally and internationally. Every student has the support of their Personal Academic Tutor, and the Faculty is dedicated to guiding students to success through their strong academic and pastoral support. Tutors are research active, and the Faculty’s work is linked to the University’s Centre for Research into Education, Creativity and the Arts through Practice (RECAP), which is a unique hub, specialising in practicebased research and focusing on creativity, learning and the arts in professional, educational contexts.

Learning Sites

Courses are available at two of our Chester sites; Wheeler and Exton Park (Parkgate Road), and at University Centre Shrewsbury. As a student, you will have access to specialist library collections, social areas, a catering outlet, subject specific teaching facilities, and IT laboratories.

Employment

Employability is central to our courses, with each one offering placements in educational environments where you will directly develop the practical skills you need for a career in education. Our programme teams work closely with employers to design course content that meets the needs of employers and provides pathways to employment, and progression to further academic study. OUR COURSES

Education and Children’s Services

Course Learning Location Study Option(s)

Childhood Studies with Applied Psychology BA (Hons)

University Centre Shrewsbury FT

Early and Middle Childhood BA (Hons) Exton Park (Parkgate Road), Chester FT Education BA (Hons) Exton Park (Parkgate Road), Chester FT

Early Years – Primary Education (3-7) with QTS – Teacher Education BA (Hons) Wheeler, Chester FT

Primary Education (5-11) with QTS – Teacher Education BA (Hons)

University Centre Shrewsbury; Wheeler, Chester FT

Key: FT: Full Time, PT: Part Time, FY: Full Time with Foundation Year, PY: Full Time with Placement Year

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Childhood Studies with Applied Psychology

BA Single Honours

This multidisciplinary course aims not only to develop your knowledge and understanding, but also to ensure that you develop the skills, attitudes and confidence to support, educate, nurture, and advocate for children, young people and families in your work.

Childhood Studies considers how children from birth to 18 years of age are viewed, and the factors that influence how they develop, learn and grow. Through studying Applied Psychology you gain an in-depth understanding of the applications of psychology within education, as well as the influence of diversity upon development, learning and behaviour.

University of Chester

The interrelated disciplines of Childhood Studies with Applied Psychology provide excellent preparation for working with children, young people and families.

University Centre Shrewsbury

3 years full time

Work-based learning placement

Childhood Studies with Applied Psychology

Experience Placements and Projects

This course is unique in that it primarily focuses on Childhood Studies with interlinked modules in Applied Psychology. Theory and practice are actively applied and brought together through tailored placement opportunities and community projects that will widen your experience and skill set, and support career choice and progression. External and internal professionals will contribute to your course, widening your understanding of the influence different professionals can have on children and families, and research projects will allow you to follow your own lines of interest and enquiry.

Visit the subject grouping webpage and select your course to find out more about modules, learning experience, assessment and entry requirements: www.chester.ac.uk/educationandchildrensservices

Entry Requirements

• 112 UCAS points

• A Levels: BCC-BBC

• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

• IB Diploma: 26 points

• Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

• T Level: Merit

• GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above

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GET WHAT COUNTS

‘‘The small group teaching and all the support has really helped me. I have already learnt so much that will influence my future practice with children and young people, as well as key skills important to help me achieve my degree.”

Alexandra Eleftheriou Childhood Studies with Applied Psychology

Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) with QTS - Teacher Education

BA Single Honours

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At the heart of this course is a vision of transforming you into a teacher, ready to enter the profession with confidence as a skilled professional and equipped to make a significant contribution to the education of children now and in the future. Our course offers you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and extensive experience in schools with at least 24 weeks in at least four schools or settings.

Our most recent Ofsted inspections have rated our Early Years –Primary Education provision as ‘Outstanding’.

theory to practice as you discover more about the development of children from birth to eight years old in a range of early childhood settings.

Wheeler

Course Overview

3 years full time

Study Abroad option

You will gain experience in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, with enhancement in age-phases either side, and an excellent coverage of primary curriculum subject areas and Early Years Foundation Stage Areas of Learning and Development, which will enhance your skills, confidence and potential employment prospects. You will also have the opportunity to develop an area of personal and professional interest. Subject to achieving a 2:1, you will be guaranteed an interview for one of our postgraduate teacher training courses and a range of other courses.

Visit the subject grouping webpage and select your course to find out more about modules, learning experience, assessment and entry requirements: www.chester.ac.uk/educationandchildrensservices

Entry Requirements

• 120 UCAS points

• A Levels: BBC-BBB

• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

• IB Diploma: 28 points

• Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

• T Level: Pass (grade C in the Core)

• GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English Language, Maths and Science (Grade Bs preferred)

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Our Enrichment Placement, available in Year 2, provides you with the opportunity for doing a placement in the UK or overseas.

Education

BA Single Honours

Based on current practice and research in the Department, this course will provide you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of education, drawing on the disciplines of sociology, philosophy, psychology, political science, and history, to enable you to develop knowledge and skills in the academic study of education.

If you are particularly interested in inclusion, diversity and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the course offers a pathway that specifically focuses on this, enabling you to develop an understanding of a growing area of interest in the field of education. The use of outside speakers on the course, who are experts in the field and practitioners in a variety of educational disciplines, helps to demonstrate education studies in a real-world context.

University of Chester

Have an impact on the world around you with a degree that will open up a wide range of career opportunities in the world of education.

Exton Park (Parkgate Road)

Further Opportunities

Foundation Year option

3 years full time

Study Abroad option

Our commitment goes beyond your undergraduate studies. Subject to achieving a 2:1 in your undergraduate degree, you will benefit from a guaranteed interview on one of our postgraduate teacher training courses and a range of other courses that will allow you to specialise in areas such as special educational needs, leadership and creativity, as well as pursuing research interests. Visit the subject grouping webpage and select your course to find out more about modules, learning experience, assessment and entry requirements: www.chester.ac.uk/educationandchildrensservices

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Entry Requirements

• 104 UCAS points

• A Levels: CCC – BCC

• BTEC Extended Diploma: CCC – BCC

• IB Diploma: 26 points

• Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

• T Level: Pass (Grade C in the core)

• GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and ideally Maths (or equivalent)

This highly practical course has placements in each year, which will enable you to relate theory to practice and gain transferable, hands-on skills.

Early and Middle Childhood

BA Single Honours

Offering pathways in Early Childhood Studies and Primary Education Studies, this course equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to be an effective practitioner in several possible careers working with children and their families.

Our collaborative partnerships with key employers, who support our students’ learning throughout the course, provide real opportunities

for comprehensive collaboration and partnership. Our students have several additional opportunities, such as achieving a Level 3 qualification in Paediatric First Aid, a requirement for staff in all Early Years settings, and the Graduate Practitioner Competencies, which will give your CV an edge, whatever career path you choose.

University of Chester

Make significant contributions to the lives of children with a degree that can lead to a range of professional career roles.

Exton Park (Parkgate Road)

Based on Practice and Research

Foundation Year option

3 years full time

Study Abroad option

The Early and Middle Childhood degree will build on current practice and research within the sector catering for the 0-11 age range, providing students with current in-depth knowledge and understanding. Embedded at the heart of the course is the emphasis on employability skills, ensuring students are equipped to enter a diverse range of careers, both directly from the course as graduate professionals and with further study at postgraduate level.

Visit the subject grouping webpage and select your course to find out more about modules, learning experience, assessment and entry requirements: www.chester.ac.uk/educationandchildrensservices

GET FUTURE-FOCUSED

Entry Requirements

• 104 UCAS points

• A Levels: CCC – BCC

• BTEC Extended Diploma: CCC – BCC

• IB Diploma: 26 points

• Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

• T Level: Pass (Grade C in the core)

• GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English and ideally Maths (or equivalent)

This highly practical course has placement opportunities in each year of study, giving you a range of hands-on experience.

Primary Education (5-11) with QTSTeacher Education

BA Single Honours

At the heart of this course is a vision of transforming you in to a teacher, ready to enter the profession as a skilled professional with confidence and equipped to make a significant contribution to the education of children now and into the future. Our most recent Ofsted inspections have rated our Primary Education provision as ‘Outstanding’.

Our course offers you Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and extensive experience in schools with at least 24 weeks in at least four schools or settings. Our Enrichment Placement, available in Year 2, provides you with the opportunity to do a placement in the UK or overseas.

Make a significant contribution to the education of children and play your part in shaping their lives on this dynamic and heavily sought-after degree.

Course Opportunites

Wheeler University Centre Shrewsbury

3 years full time

Study Abroad option

You will gain experience across Key Stages 1 and 2, with enhancement in age-phases either side, and an excellent coverage of primary curriculum subject areas, which will enhance your skills, confidence and potential employment prospects. You will receive guidance from a team of skilled tutors in University and school settings, and have the opportunity to develop an area of personal and professional interest. Subject to achieving a 2:1, you will be guaranteed an interview for one of our postgraduate teacher training courses and a range of other courses.

Visit the subject grouping webpage and select your course to find out more about modules, learning experience, assessment and entry requirements: www.chester.ac.uk/educationandchildrensservices

Entry Requirements

• 120 UCAS points

• A Levels: BBC-BBB

• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

• IB Diploma: 28 points

• Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

• T Level (Education & Childcare): Merit

• GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English Language, Maths and Science (Grade Bs preferred)

Do What Matters

GET WHAT COUNTS

“I’ve enjoyed the placement experience in a range of age groups and the university-based learning. Understanding is built through enquiry and shared knowledge from lecturers and peers in a safe environment where everyone’s opinion is valued, which helped develop my confidence and personality as a teacher.”

Danni Hatcher Primary Education (5-11) with QTS

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