Childhood, Youth and Communities Foundation Degree FD

<strong>This Childhood, Youth & Communities Foundation Degree is an innovative two-year, work-based course that enables you to continue in paid employment or volunteering as you work towards this Level 5 qualification.</strong><br/><br/>Co-designed by academics alongside our alumni and wider sector practitioners, this Foundation Degree will develop your professional skills and knowledge to become a specialist practitioner in areas of community support, development, and advocacy services for children, young people, and families.<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Critically explore theories of community development, focusing on the inter-agency impact and effective collaborations.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Critically evaluate approaches to supporting the wellbeing and sustainable impact of our communities within contexts of social inequality and policy change.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Design research-informed, creative interventions that put children and young people at the centre.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Understand how social inequality, policy and advocacy shape support for children and families.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Reflect on your professional practice through shared learning with peers across the sector.<br/><br/><br/><br/>What’s more, you’ll join a diverse community of learners, supported by expert tutors who understand the demands of studying alongside work and family life.<br/>Following successful completion of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to continue your professional development by moving onto our one-year BA (Hons) top-up degree qualification.<br/><br/><strong>Study options and Location</strong><br/><br/><strong>Twilight:</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Canterbury Campus<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Medway Campus<br/><br/>