Institution code | C83 |
Duration | 3 years |
Course type | Part-time |
Location | City College Plymouth |
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Year 2
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Core modules
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Final year
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Core modules
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Fees, costs and funding
How to apply
For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the college's admissions team directly using the contact details below.
Progression routes
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
Our partnership with City College Plymouth
Please contact City College Plymouth to apply for this course:
City College Plymouth
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 5QG
Tel: +441752305300
Email: info@cityplym.ac.uk
Help & enquiries
- Admission enquiries
- info@cityplym.ac.uk
- +44 1752 305786
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 5QG- http://www.cityplym.ac.uk
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
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.
Studying with City College Plymouth
Just one-and-a-half miles from the University of Plymouth, we’re one of the largest colleges in the South West, with two main sites linked by shuttle buses, with a dynamic Students’ Union and Student Liaison Team.
