FdA Child and Family Studies
Cornwall College St Austell - 17 September 2025
2 Years
Full-time
Course information
This new course will be of interest to those already working or volunteering in the sector who wish to expand their knowledge and increase their employment opportunities. It will allow working or volunteering practitioners to learn the theory and strategies of interacting, caring, educating and supporting children, young people and their families in a variety of roles.
With a rapidly developing sector, this programme will allow those engaging with a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams to enhance their knowledge, understanding, skills and career opportunities.
Opportunities to explore concepts, current issues impacting practice, effective strategies and key ways of working will be offered, throughout.
Along with 120 hours in work placement (paid or voluntary), the lectures will provide the conduit to learn the theory which can then be applied to practice.
Throughout the course there are opportunities to reflect on practice, try new strategies and focus on new-found practical skills.
Download FdA Children, Schools and Families Programme Specification (2022-23) at https://www.cornwall.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FdA-Children-Schools-and-Families-Programme-Specification-2022-23.pdf
Core:
Developmental Perspective
Professional Skills in Practice
Values and Ethics
Safeguarding and Multi-Agency
Introduction to Sociology
Current Aspects Impacting Practice
Year 2 Modules -
Core:
Applied Research with Children, Young People and Families
Supporting Educational Needs
Constructions of Childhood
Innovative Approaches to Working with Children and Young People
Optional (two will be chosen)
Culture and Society
Creative Ways for a Healthy Lifestyle
Supporting Transitions
Mature applicants with relevant experience but without the stated qualifications will be considered individually and are encouraged to apply.
An Independent Safeguarding Agency (ISA)/ Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is required.
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| Tuition Fees: £8900.00
Per academic year for UK students. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support Section. Financial support for University students |
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Course Code 11108-STA-25
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