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Devonport
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PL1 5QG- http://www.cityplym.ac.uk
CITY1107
Developing Professionalism and Reflective Practice
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.
CITY1108
Constructions of Childhood
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.
CITY1109
Concepts of Inclusion and Diversity
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.
CITY1110
Learning Environments
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.
CITY1111
Safeguarding and Child Protection
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.
CITY1112
Theoretical Perspectives of Development and Learning
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.
CITY2119
Working in Partnership
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.
CITY2120
Health and Well-being
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.
CITY2121
Critical Social policy
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
CITY2122
Leadership and Mentoring
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.
CITY2123
Developing Skills for Research
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.
CITY2124
Contemporary Issues Project
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.
* UK Government announcement on tuition fees
On Monday 4 November 2024, the UK Government announced a proposal to increase tuition fees for home undergraduate students from £9,250 to £9,535 per annum from September 2025 onwards. The University of Plymouth intends to apply this new fee from September 2025. However, implementation of this increase will be subject to parliamentary procedure. This change applies to new students starting their studies in September 2025. For current and returning students, the University is reviewing fees and will update you as soon as possible.
Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the University of Plymouth at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme’s progression agreement.
For further information, including the progression from foundation degree form, please visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/business-partners/partnerships/academic-partnerships/study-guide/progression-to-honours-degree
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 5QG
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You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
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