Children and Families

    Children and Families

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 6,924 / Total
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024
    Children and Families

    About

    This certificate is ideal if you want to develop your interest in health and social care in the area of working with children, young people and families. It’s especially suited if you’re directly engaged in this area (or hope to be) as a paid or unpaid worker or carer. You will be introduced to key issues relating to the welfare of children and young people, including how health and social care services and practices are organised.

    Key features of the course

    • Investigates key issues and debates about childhood, child development, child psychology and children’s rights
    • Helps you apply your knowledge and understanding to your own life or work environment
    • Builds a solid foundation for further study

    A nationally recognised qualification in its own right, this certificate of higher education is also equivalent to the first third of an honours degree.

    This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:

    • Knowledge and understanding
    • Cognitive skills
    • Practical and professional skills
    • Key skills

    The level and depth of your learning gradually increases as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; elearning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.

    Read the detailed learning outcomes here

    Disciplines

    Early Years

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

    At The Open University we believe education should be open to all, so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.

    Even though there are no entry requirements, there are some skills that you'll need to succeed. If you're not quite ready for OU study we can guide you to resources that prepare you, many of which are free.

    Answer a few quick questions to check whether you're ready for study success

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    Career

    Skills for career development

    During your studies you will develop skills of communication, information seeking, analysis, evaluation and knowledge that can be applied to practice in a wide range of settings with children and families. These skills are also highly valued in the world beyond health and social care.

    Career relevance

    This qualification is applicable to work in a wide variety of health and social care settings, and has been developed in response to feedback from employers and prospective students.

    Exploring your options

    Once you register with us (and for up to three years after you finish your studies), you’ll have full access to our careers service for a wide range of information and advice – including online forums, website, interview simulation, vacancy service as well as the option to email or speak to a careers adviser. Some areas of the careers service website are available for you to see now, including help with looking for and applying for jobs. You can also read more general information about how OU study enhances your career.

    In the meantime if you want to do some research around this qualification and where it might take you, we’ve put together a list of relevant job titles as a starting point (note that most careers will require further study, training and/or work experience):

    • Outreach worker
    • Youth worker
    • Teaching/classroom assistant
    • Social worker
    • Family support worker
    • Careers adviser
    • Counsellor
    • Advice worker
    • Mentor

    On to 'Entry requirements'

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    1. Start registration

    To secure your place, you need to register – don't worry, there's nothing to pay at this stage. Go to your chosen qualification, select your preferred start date and click on 'Register Now'.

    2. Choose modules

    We'll ask you to select the module you intend to study in your first year. Some modules on your chosen qualification will be compulsory, while others may be selected from a list of options..

    3. Organise funding

    Tell us how you will be paying for your chosen module. For example, you'd like to pay by credit or debit card.

    4. Complete registration

    To complete your registration, you'll need to confirm your payment method.

    Children and Families
    The Open University UK
    The Open University UK
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Milton Keynes

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