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Certificate in Working Together for Children

The Open University old

Summary

Price
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Study method
Distance learning
Duration
6 years · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Working with children requires practitioners to develop knowledge, skills, and values in a wide range of topics such as communication, transitions, relationships, health, play, participation, working with parents, early intervention and safeguarding. This certificate teaches all these subjects and more in the context of current law and social policy – and emphasises the need for different agencies and practitioners to work together.

Key features of the course

  • Contributes to meeting professional and occupational standards in childcare, health, social care and educational children’s services
  • Develops knowledge and skills highly relevant to all those working with children aged 0–12
  • Enhances your employability
  • Builds a solid foundation for further study.

 

Description

This certificate comprises 60 credits.Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment

Stage 1 (60 credits)

You’ll develop your understanding of childhood (from birth to age 12), its issues and debates. You’ll also gain the essential skills, knowledge and values needed for effective work with children in any setting – such as education, health or social care. There is a strong focus on listening to children, promoting children's wellbeing and multi-agency working.


Compulsory module (60 credits)
  • Working together for children (KE312)

    Gain the skills and knowledge essential for working with children aged 0 – 12, focusing on listening to children, promoting children's well being and multi-agency working.

This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:

  • Knowledge and understanding
  • Cognitive skills
  • Practical and professional skills
  • Key skills

The level and depth of your learning gradually increases as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; e-learning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.

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