FdA Children's and Young People's Services - routes in Teaching Assistants, Early Years and Health and Social Care

Course overview
This programme is validated by the University of Derby. Modules on this course include:Starting to StudyWork Based Reflective PracticeEarly Years Provision and Practice or Supporting Teaching and LearningUnderstanding behaviour
Methods of assessment
Methods of assessment include:Course Work AssignmentsWork Based Projects and Practical Assessments
Who is this course for?
This course will develop you as a confident, knowledgeable and effective practitioner to work with children, young people and their families in the children's and young people's service sector. The course encourages you to reflect on your practice and enhance this through the theory you learn. Your work setting is used for work-based projects, activities and research so everything you study will be relevant to your everyday work. You'll also have the support of a work-based mentor at your workplace, plus the support your tutors. The course includes 3 pathways allowing you to specialise in Early Years, Teaching Assistants or Health and Social Care. Chesterfield College offers the chance to apply to study the BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies or Education Studies degree validated by the University of Derby by undertaking a further period of study.
Entry qualifications
Pass a relevant level 3 qualification. GCSE at Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English (and Science for QTS). Mature entry also considered
What other experience will I gain?
Our tutors have years of industry experience which will be of great benefit to you when putting your skills into practice in a work setting. To undertake this course you will need to have passed a relevant level 3 qualification, have GCSE at Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English (and Science for QTS), mature entry also considered.