Children, Young People & Families Working with children and young people can be an immensely rewarding career choice, but it takes a special kind of person to make the magic happen. View Courses Study for a Degree in Children, Young People & Families at B&FCIf you are passionate about working in this sector and believe you can offer the support and enrichment children and young people need to flourish, then gaining a recognised qualification from B&FC is the perfect place to start. Here's a few reasons to study for a degree in Children, Young People & Families:Help children and young people grow into confident, successful adultsGain hands-on experience in the classroom and on placements in relevant settingsExplore various careers in childcare, education and family supportDevelop valuable skills like critical thinking, communication and teamwork Career Potential... Early Years PractitionerEarly Years TeacherEducational Support AssistantPrimary School Teacher View Courses Degree-level Courses on OfferCourse TitleStart DateDay(s)DurationChildren, Young People & Families - Certificate of Higher Education08/09/25Wed1 YearChildren, Young People & Families - Foundation Degree Progression08/09/25Mon1 YearChildren, Young People & Families - Foundation Degree08/09/25Wed2 YearsChildren, Young People & Families - BA Hons Degree - Topup08/09/25Thur1 YearEarly Childhood Studies - Certificate of Higher Education08/09/25Mon & Thur1 YearEarly Childhood Studies - Foundation Degree08/09/25Mon & Thur2 YearsAdvanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges - Level 404/11/25Tue27 WeeksEarly Years Advanced Practitioner - Level 404/11/25Tue27 WeeksSupporting Children with Special Needs in Early Years - Level 410/09/25Wed14 Weeks Early years suite which replicates a nursery environment allowing students to practise skills Exciting volunteer opportunities - in previous years students have visited vietnam Excellent placement opportunities which regularly turn into permanent employment What Uni Reviews Wonderful I'm very happy and feel secure, the course content flows well and is well structured. The tutors are excellent and informative, I would recommend this course and this college to anyone." - Anonymous So supportive and tutors ensure you are motivated and supported to complete work set." - Stacey Brilliant the tutors are great and extremely supportive. Very helpful and nothing is ever too much trouble. I am currently enjoying every aspect of student life." - Anonymous Prev Next Affording your CourseWe know that people are concerned about the costs associated with studying for a degree and also if having a degree will be worth it once they graduate. Here are just a few things to think about before you make a final decision.There really is nothing to pay up front if you are a UK resident and haven't previously completed an equivalent degree-level qualificationYou can get a tuition fee loan to cover course fees and repayments don't kick in until after you graduate and are earning at least £25KEven when you're earning £30,000, the repayments are only £37.50 per month - about the same cost as an average takeaway for twoEligible students can also get help towards living and childcare costs and there are other bursaries and grants you can apply forWhat's more, according to a recent report. graduates, on average, earn approximately £5K more than their non-graduate counterparts. That's around £300 extra per month "I'm actually better off doing my degree than I was doing a part-time job. If I'd realised how much financial support was available, I wouldn't have put off doing a degree for so long. I'm absolutely loving it and my job prospects are already so much better." - Yvonne, Degree-level Student What our Students say "The communication between us has been really, really good. Anything we've not understood from other lecturers, they've been able to break it down and make it really simple and concise for us to understand."- Raveena View Courses Student Case Study - Shirley Why did you decide to study this qualification?I was inspired by my daughter who, having completed a degree, said there was no reason why I couldn't do one too.Why did you choose B&FC?I looked at different courses but realised I needed to start from scratch with my GCSEs to build the right entry qualifications. Going to B&FC meant I could study all the qualifications I needed in one place. It just made sense.What have been the benefits of studying here?Smaller class sizes which means everyone gets one-to-one help and a really friendly, supportive atmosphere which makes going back into education so much easier.What are you hoping to do in the future?I want to work with children and young people, supporting those in minority groups. I got involved with volunteering in the LGBT sector during the course and found that very rewarding. Tutor Profile - Francoise Peill Qualifications:MEd Education, BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, Diploma in Education and Training, Certificate in Teaching Training and Development.Industry Background:25 years' experience working in the sector with children and young people in a variety of roles within education, children and families and third sector strategic management.Area of Expertise:Early Years, Children and Families, Safeguarding and Multi-disciplinary Working, Child Health and Wellbeing, Third Sector Strategic Management.Enjoys teaching at B&FC because:Education has the power to change lives and transform local communities and it's amazing when you encounter this life-changing effect within your own classroom. Study Support Available We offer a range of services to support you across all areas of student life, with specialist support available for students with disabilities.Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs)One-to-one and group study support sessionsPre-degree preparation workshopsIT Support View Courses Prospectus for Degrees Download our Prospectus What's Next?Explore our Children, Young People & Families courses above.Check out our Prospectus for Degrees.Book a place at our next Open Event - a great opportunity to meet the tutors, ask questions and check out our facilities.Visit our Admissions: Higher Education page - here you can find more information on our Admission process, Accomodation, Policies & Procedures, Entry requirements, Scholarship & Bursaries and FAQs.Contact our Course Enquiries Team if you have any questions about degree-level study in Children, Young People & Families at B&FC.Call: 01253 504343Email: info@blackpool.ac.uk Scroll to Top