Therapeutic Child Care
UCAS Code: Not applicable
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Entry requirements
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All students must be current childcare practitioners and have at least ten hours a week paid or voluntary work within the childcare sector, preferably with children who are ‘looked after’. If you have no relevant employment experience you are advised in the first instance to have an informal discussion with one of our tutors. You must also be able to negotiate time away from your workplace to attend lectures (approximately twelve days each academic year). A-level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or an NVQ level 3 related to working with children and young people. A GCSE English/Welsh (grade C or above) or equivalent. Appropriate AS-level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account. You must have access to a computer and internet connection. Completion of the university application form. All candidates will be interviewed.
About this course
Our innovative courses are designed for those working or volunteering with children dealing with trauma. Enhance your career prospects by specialising in this unique subject area.
This specialist course provides a vital insight into childhood trauma and post-traumatic growth and ensures those working with the most vulnerable children in society are trained to the highest standard. The course incorporates best practice in the sector and focuses on key areas that will enable you to become an engaged expert.
Each year the programme team and students join with The Consortium for Therapeutic Communities to present an exciting and innovative conference, supported by Care Forum Wales and sponsored by leading childcare organizations. In this way students on this programme have opportunities to interact with leading national and international representatives from practice and research within the Therapeutic Child Care sector.
While not all students will want to progress to a third year there is an opportunity to ‘top up’ the FdA award to a full BA (Hons) degree in Therapeutic Child Care.
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
In year one, you will lay the foundations of your academic study skills whilst also learning the foundations of relationship based work with children. There is a focus on developing your verbal and written communication alongside learning about the values, knowledge and skills that underpin therapeutic child care.
MODULES
Personal Learning and Development
Critical Practice in Working with Children
Attachment Theory
Child development and Play
Reflective Learning in Practice
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
Year two focuses on the application of theory to practice. In year two you will apply theoretical models to promote attachment and trauma informed practice models. There is a focus on the development of self through therapeutic skills and critical reflection.
MODULES
Professional Development
Trauma and Resilience
Applied Attachment Theory
Creative Methods in the Therapeutic Relationship
Sexual Development and the impact of Sexual Abuse
Assessment methods
All assessments are based on your academic study and from gathering information in the workplace. You are assessed in a variety of ways throughout the three years of study, including, essays, portfolio, workbook, presentation, video role-play and reflective commentary.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Wrexham Glynd?r University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
You will get lots of support especially as you start to develop the skills needed to complete assessments. Feedback will be given during and after each assessment to help you build a variety of academic and practical writing skills.
To add flexibility, a large part of this course is taught online.
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