This engaging module provides foundation knowledge and skills that will enable you to develop understanding and analysis of social inequalities and the nature of discrimination in contemporary society. There will be opportunities to explore key equality legislation and policy. The module will explore the ethical and political rationale for developing equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices as part of an agenda for social justice and social change.

The significance of good physical, emotional, mental and sexual health has never been more important for children and society. This module explores the role of educators to support good health and promote responsible health decisions.

This module explores a diverse range of theories of human development and learning. Using real world examples, you will be encouraged to apply a combination of theories to understand, consider and reflect upon appropriate courses of action to address issues found across a range: of relevant settings and contexts.

Dealing with real-world, ethical, or moral dilemmas is both challenging and pertinent to all areas of lived experience and professional, practice.  The module will introduce you to a range of theoretical models and provide opportunities to explore these in relation to real world ethical dilemmas drawn from professional practice contexts.  

This is a participatory, experiential, and collaborative module in which you will be introduced to a series of provocations identified by practitioners working at a grass root level in range of informal and formal educational contexts settings. The module works alongside the professional practice placement and will enable you to undertake in depth investigation into issues you are encountering in practice.

The saying it takes a village to raise a ‘child’ has ongoing relevance in the 21st century.  Where children and young people live really makes an impact on their lives and future opportunities. This module supports your understanding of what can be done to enable communities to flourish. The module shines a light on the role of practitioners who can work alongside communities to identify and develop sustainable and creative solution based approaches to barriers.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people and community through an extended placement within your chosen field, wither in the UK or abroad. The placement will support you to become increasingly confident and able to drive your own professional development. We have exciting placement opportunities in various informal and formal contexts that will introduce you to the transformatory potential of working with children young people and families

You'll consider the historical and social context of safeguarding and child protection, examining key issues of safeguarding practice including communication, leadership and multi-disciplinary working.

This exciting module enables you to consider how you might work more effectively and inclusively with children and young people who have Special Educational Needs Disabilities. You will be able to develop hands-on practical experience with therapeutic approaches such as play therapy, life story work and Lego therapy.