The Cert HE Children, Young People and Families Practitioner at the University of Bedfordshire offers you a practice-led and competency-based curriculum designed to equip you for impactful work within services supporting children, young people, and their families. This undergraduate certificate is ideal if you are seeking to develop an in-depth understanding of the knowledge, skills, and behaviours essential for effective practice in community and residential settings. You will engage with real practice issues and case studies, grounded in professional codes of ethical conduct and statutory safeguarding guidance, ensuring your learning is both relevant and responsible.
This course is studied full-time on campus over one year, integrating work-based and simulated learning experiences to enhance your professional development. You will participate in a virtual placement, providing crucial insight into real-world practice, and engage with modules such as 'Effective, ethical and inclusive practice' and 'Understanding and applying key foundational knowledge'. You will graduate with the vocational orientation and practical skills needed to improve outcomes for children and young people, preparing you for roles within a range of services that support families.