Certificate of higher education in childhood and youth studies in Open university

Interested in how social, cultural and psychological influences impact on the lives of children and young people This engaging and wide-ranging interdisciplinary certificate is for anyone working with children and young people or with a general interest in the field. You'll investigate policies, practices and issues affecting the lives of children and young people across a range of settings -- developing your knowledge, your analytical skills and improving your practice.Spans the entire childhood age range from early years to youth,Topics include child development and child psychology, international childhoods, learning and development,Explores children and young people's lives from different perspectives alongside students studying and working in different settings,Relevant to a wide range of careers in childcare, education, health and social care

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.However, two of the Stage 1 option modules do have requirements:Learning and teaching in the primary years (E103) -- you'll need to observe practice in a formal educational setting for children aged 3--12,Exploring perspectives on young children's lives and learning (E109) -- you'll need practice experience in a setting for children aged 0--7

Teaching,Counselling,Early years work, including play therapy and hospital play,Speech therapy,Voluntary sector work,Youth work,Education support and welfare,Social work,Probation work,Personal and careers guidance,Sport and fitness,Learning mentorship,Research and policy,Psychology,Youth justice.

9th Sep