Children, Young People and Families

UCAS code: L516

Here's what Blackpool and the Fylde College says about its Children, Young People and Families course.

The Foundation Degree in Children, Young People and Families is validated by Lancaster University and is aimed specifically at individuals who wish to work in a variety of settings with children, young people and/ or families. The FdA intends to develop your knowledge of the theoretical principles which underpin child development, youth work and family studies in a variety of contexts. You will examine a range of subjects such as safeguarding, risk and resilience, services and interventions, and managing teams. Such knowledge will provide you with the opportunity to develop holistically as a practitioner and to explore the range of settings and services which benefit from understanding such a wide ranging yet comprehensive subject.

Modules at level 4 Module Title Code Credits Optional? Introduction to Academic Study SM4MD167 20 No Constructions of Childhood Youth and Families SM4MD168 20 No Creativitiy and Adaptation SM4MD169 20 No Services and Interventions SM4MD170 20 No Safeguarding SM4MD171 20 No Risk and Resilience SM4MD172 20 No Modules at level 5 Module Title Code Credits Optional? Work Based Learning SM5MD226 20 No Policy and Legislation SM5MD227 20 No Statutory Childrens Services SM5MD228 20 No Inclusive Familiy Practices SM5MD229 20 No Practitioner Skill Development SM5MD230 20 No Leading and Managing Teams SM5MD231 20 No

Assessment Method Level 4 Level 5 Coursework 69% 82% Exam 0% 0% Practical 31% 18%