Children, Young People and Families - Certificate of Higher Education

A prerequisite for acceptance onto this programme is a GCSE English at grade 4 or C or functional skills at level 2. It is also desirable that students have achieved a grade C or 4 in GCSE Maths or functional skills level 2. In addition, a minimum of 48 UCAS points from a relevant level 3 qualification relating to work with children, young people and/ or families such as:

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce, or Early Year’s Workforce, or Health and Social Care, or Supporting Teaching and Learning, or related subject
• A Level or NVQ level 3 qualifications in a related subject
• Access to HE in Health, Nursing or Social Science

You will be required to have a professional discussion with one of the delivery team prior to an offer, this is assessed against prescribed criteria available on request, and secure an enhanced DBS for voluntary work if you are not in paid employment within the sector (this will be the responsibility of the student to pay for unless provided by the employing organisation). All students are expected to undertake a minimum of 4 hours per week in either paid or voluntary employment, working with children, young people or families and must have been in practice at least 6 weeks prior to the programme commencing. Employment hours must be maintained throughout the duration of the course as requirement and prospective students will be required to provide written evidence of their employment prior to enrolment onto the course. 

If you are a non-standard student, who has not followed the traditional routes to higher education, we can consider your application on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis with a minimum level 2 equivalent qualification in a related subject.