Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies

Students will study the professional aspects of working with children and young people including:  

• Leading Work in Children and Young People’s Services 
• Safeguarding 
• Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Theories of Development 
• Children and Young People’s Health and Well-being 
• Communication and Partnership 
• Curriculum Matters

Assessments will be made up of written assignments, reports, seminars, debates and presentations, portfolios, and projects within the workplace.

Please note: You can apply for this course either through UCAS or directly with the college.

If applying via UCAS please use the following details:
Course Code: LX53, University Code: W01, Campus Code: E

Tuition Fees: £7,500.00

DBS Check: £45.05

Applications to the course will be considered on an individual basis. Typical entry requirements are detailed below but if you don’t meet these criteria, then your work and life experience will be taken into consideration. Combinations of the qualifications below are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be accepted on an individual basis: Typical A-Level Offer - DD Typical BTEC Offer - relevant BTEC level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass Typical Welsh Bacc Offer - Grade C and DE at A Level Typical Access to HE Offer - Pass Diploma with 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits all Passes. Additionally, GCSE passes in three subjects at grade C or above to include Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent). A successful interview may also be a requirement for entry onto the course Additionall, GCSE passes in three subjects at grade C or above to include Matematics and English Language (or equivalent). Alternative acceptable level 3 qualifications include NNEB, CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development and Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.

• Written assignments and continuous assessments including portfolio

• The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18
• Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect
• Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice
• All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print
• Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers
• Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.