Children and Young Peoples Studies
A career in Children’s and Young People’s Services is one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors and offers a huge choice of options for specialism at many levels, from childcare, nurseries, education, youth work and charity work. This is an excellent time to consider working with children and young people.
If you’re interested in working with children and young people, understanding how they develop and learn, then we offer a wide range of part-time courses for adults. Courses available offer a mix of theory and practical learning from Level 1 to Level 5, as you develop your knowledge and skills to support the diverse social, cultural and educational needs of children and young adults today.
Level 1 is the perfect introduction to the career opportunities available in the children and young people’s sector. Courses offer different levels of learning and specialism offering you the opportunity to explore, start, advance or specialise in your career within the children and young people’s sector.
To support adults to engage in courses that will support employment ads further careers, there is no commitment to attending college. Your tutor will support you using remote communication by one to one and group sessions. Your course materials are available, and course work submitted using online portfolios.
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Prospectus & Course Guides for 2020/21
Why work in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry?
Employment in Health, Social and Child Care Services roles are down 4.9% since 2018
Wide range of jobs in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry
A wide range of employers in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry
Senior Officers in Fire, Ambulance, Prison and Related Services
£28,478
Health Services and Public Health Managers and Directors
£28,341
Social Services Managers and Directors
£22,874
Health Care Practice Managers
£20,939
Considering a career in Health, Social & Child Care?
If you’re not sure what to study, then why not take some time to find out more information about possible careers?
Or, if you already have a career in mind, but you’re not sure what you need to study to pursue that career, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.
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Case Studies
Shamima
Studying Childcare Level 3
Jessica
Studying Childcare Level 3
Safa
Studying Childcare Level 3
I have a passion for Childcare and have enjoyed working with children on my placement. I have had brilliant support and my teachers are always helpful. I hope to go to university and become a primary school teacher.
