Social Pedagogy: Providing Children and Young People with Nurturing Care and Education

Develop an understanding of social pedagogy in social care and education settings, gaining professional knowledge about legislation, policy, guidance and theory whilst considering different social pedagogical models and frameworks
Gain valuable insight, knowledge and skills to apply social pedagogical approaches to practice situations by exploring ways in which social pedagogical approaches can be applied when working with children and young people and reflecting upon new ideas for working in this environment

Though open to anyone with an interest in social pedagogy, this professional development short course will be of particular relevance to a wide-range of practitioners in the statutory, private, voluntary and charitable sectors including:

Social workers
Residential child care workers
Family Support Workers
Foster carers
Youth and community workers
Nursery assistants
Play workers
Childminders
Teachers
Teaching assistants
Students studying subjects relating to health and social care and child development in schools and colleges

The course is widely available for anyone to take part in regardless of age, location or education status.

However, there are some basic requirements. You will need access to the internet whether it is on your PC, tablet, mobile or other electronic devices, as well as a valid email address to register with our online learning environment in order to take part in the course.

You will need to agree to the terms and conditions before you start the course which will be available when you enrol.

We are proud to be an accredited provider of the CPD Standards Office for our online short courses and free courses, demonstrating that they conform to CPD best practice and are appropriate for inclusion in a formal CPD record.

A flexible course that fits in with working and family life
This learner led course is open for continuous enrolment, which means it can be studied at any time and delivered 100% online, allowing you to manage your studies around work and family commitments. This is a self-guided course which involves reflective activities to assess subject understanding whilst completing an action plan for use in the workplace. Our online short courses are designed to be intellectually stimulating, thought provoking and rewarding.