FdA Childhood Studies

Year 1

Core modules

• Developing Professionalism and Reflective Practice (CITY1107)

  This module aims to encourage consideration for professional capacity within working environments and potential implications for outcomes within the sector. Students will evidence their learning and development over the academic year and of their vocational hours undertaken within the sector. Different strategies and methods will be examined and trialled to enable students to link theory and practice.

• Constructions of Childhood (CITY1108)

  This module aims to introduce and consider the historical construction of childhood as a concept and the subsequent implications to current childhood and family structures, both locally and internationally. This will enable students to consider the future impact for practice within UK and for future outcomes for children.

• Concepts of Inclusion and Diversity (CITY1109)

  This module aims to introduce and consider the historical construction of childhood as a concept and the subsequent implications to current childhood and family structures, both locally and internationally. This will enable students to consider the future impact for practice within UK and for future outcomes for children.

• Learning Environments (CITY1110)

  This module will explore and review different learning environments which provide opportunities for children to learn and develop. Considering different concepts locally and internationally will encourage application of different concepts to improve or underpin effective practice and ultimately outcomes.

• Safeguarding and Child Protection (CITY1111)

  This module will ensure that students have a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection strategies, guidance and practice. Current policies and initiatives will be reviewed in relation to underpinning best outcomes for children and/or families. Students will review practice with specific settings and consider methods to improve practice and children's awareness and resilience.

• Theoretical Perspectives of Development and Learning (CITY1112)

  This module will review development according to milestones and consider how different theoretical perspectives may affect this, including biological and environmental factors. Factors will be examined to understand the impact on development as well as the practice of professional practitioners.

Final year

Core modules

• Working in Partnership (CITY2119)

  This module aims to introduce the range of services with whom a practitioner may work with for the benefit of children, young people and families. The students will develop an awareness and understanding of different roles and the implications of multi-agency working within the sector.

• Health and Well-being (CITY2120)

  This module will explore both physical and mental health of children and young people and the impact of this on their development and well-being. Family health will also be considered in relation to the implications to children and young people.

• Critical Social policy (CITY2121)

  Students will consider the value of current policies and strategies implemented within the sector in relation to effective practice and positive outcomes. Students will also develop an awareness of politics and the role of the government within the specific sector

• Leadership and Mentoring (CITY2122)

  This module aims to develop skills and understanding for leading, managing and mentoring in a range of situations and activities across different settings which support children, young people and families.

• Developing Skills for Research (CITY2123)

  This module aims to introduce and develop knowledge and understanding of skills and methods required to undertake quality research and the generic value of research to society.

• Contemporary Issues Project (CITY2124)

  The aim of this module is to encourage the student to explore and review an area of interest and/or concern in regarding to supporting children and/or young peoples development and outcomes in life.