BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families with Foundation Year in Education and Childhood Bachelor's degree at Leeds Trinity University

We'll help you develop core academic skills such as using electronic resources, planning and note-taking, communication skills related to essay and report writing and delivering presentations. You'll learn to manage your time, prioritise tasks and manage stress, and become more confident in engaging with collaborative learning, debates, discussions and critical reflection.

You'll be introduced to the study of philosophy and ethics in a societal context with a particular emphasis on childhood, families and education. You'll develop the ability to engage in philosophical argumentation and consider philosophical, ethical and religious issues as they pertain to childhood, family, education and society more generally. You'll cover topics including philosophy of childhood and the family, religious perspectives on marriage, sex and gender, religion and secularism, philos

Develop your understanding of the disciplines, issues and academic theories of working with children, young people and families. You'll explore areas such as childhood development, socialisation, family diversity and the influence of poverty, and the support available in social and educational contexts. We focus on collaborative learning, so you will be encouraged to share your thoughts and opinions in debates and work with your fellow students.

You'll focus on how education is provided in the UK. Explore the early year and primary education phases, studying concepts such as learning, pedagogy, and assessment. You'll look at ways effective learning can be promoted in the context of equality and inclusion, covering creativity, play, problem-solving and the use of technology. We'll also explore educational policies and frameworks such as teachers' standards in the UK.

Apprentices will explore effective practice with children and families within the theoretical and policy context of modern family intervention in this module. The module emphasises systematic and considered approaches, delving into the paramountcy of children's welfare, national and local policies, and values in anti-oppressive practice. Apprentices will develop communication skills, assess family dynamics, critically evaluate media representations, and gain an international perspective, emphasi

Get an introduction to fundamental concepts used in social sciences and childhood studies. You'll use basic analytical tools from sociology, family studies and childhood studies to study the national and international context of children, young people, families and communities.

Explore safeguarding and protecting children. You'll consider current legislation and policy along with relevant current research findings. You'll engage with current procedures and understand the frameworks practitioners are expected to operate within. We'll make specific reference to the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the current statutory frameworks. You'll learn the different categories of abuse and develop the expertise outlined in current policies and legislation. Ethics, social

You'll examine the concept of health including its contribution to wellbeing, using theory and research to explore factors that have both a positive and negative impact on family health. You'll learn the contribution of health education and health promotion, and identify positive approaches that facilitate family health improvements.

In the first semester, you'll get to know about university and academic life at Leeds Trinity University. You'll develop self-confidence, motivation and team-working skills. Find out about different kinds of assignments and grading criteria. We'll also teach you how to reference your work and show you how we check for plagiarism. You'll develop your time management, critical thinking, digital and independent study skills, and find out how to make the most of your tutors. In the second semester,

You'll be introduced the approaches of trauma informed and responsive, relational and restorative practices employed across a myriad of service provision contexts as well as in education. Learn about the principles of trauma informed practice and the theory underpinning this. You'll be presented multiple models of trauma-informed practices employed on an individual and whole system level. This will include links to the impact of inequalities on specific communities who have experience exclusiona

Consider the impact that violence in the family has on the person experiencing it and on others living in the household, including children and young people. You'll explore and analyse different theories and responses to this social problem. You'll learn about family violence in the context of culture and ethnicity, and across the life course, from babies to the elderly. You'll also look at the professional responses to addressing needs and risks, and make links between theory and practice in th

Explore a series of research methods, including their key features, usefulness and application in different contexts. You'll critically examine research methodologies, with an emphasis on ethical research conduct. You'll evaluate the usefulness of research methodologies to explore specific research questions, problems and designs. You'll reflect on ethical issues relating to children, families, communities and professional settings. You'll understand how to design, conduct and write up research,

There are three stages to the module - preparation, work placement and reflection. You'll have workshops to develop your employability skills, analyse your career prospects and go through the practicalities of getting and undertaking a professional placement. You'll complete a short weekly reflective log reflecting upon the practical skills gained through your placement experience and what you have learnt about applying theoretical understanding in practice.

Examine key national legislation and national/international principles relating to policy for children and families, including the impact of key perspectives on children's rights and the UNCRC. Explore key tensions and complexities involved in the legal construction of children in national and international policy. You'll have the opportunity to critically explore tensions and complexities reflected in legislation and policy, particularly contemporary tensions between English law and the UNCRC.

Explore problems contemporary families may face and the service support available locally and nationally, focussing on parental empowerment. You'll critique the role of the government and the conflict between family rights and state intervention. We'll then look at therapeutic support for families.