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University of the West of Scotland: Childhood Practice
| Institution | University of the West of Scotland |
|---|---|
| Department | Education and Social Sciences |
| Web | http://www.uws.ac.uk |
| ask@uws.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0800 027 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Graduate Diploma - Grad Dip
Summary
The Graduate Diploma Childhood Practice is a part-time course for individuals who already hold a relevant practitioner qualification and are working - or aspire to work - as lead practitioners.
Our course is professionally recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). This programme is ideally suited for SSSC registered practitioners who are interested in leadership and management.
The course is delivered in hybrid format in evenings, with some on-campus sessions and is focusing on personal and professional development in childhood practice, leadership and management, and research.
| Level | SCQF Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants must demonstrate the following: A relevant practitioner qualification (see here) |
| Location | Ayr Campus University Avenue Ayr KA8 0SX |
Summary
This new course is aimed at those registered as practitioners with the SSSC and employed within the sector who wish to become registered as lead practitioners/managers, providing the professional qualification to deliver quality services for children and their parents in an early years setting. Supporting children in the early years can make an important contribution to their future; and a suitably qualified workforce is key to ensuring this support mechanism is in place during their formative years.
This course builds on our wealth of knowledge and experience of delivering early years education. Students must be employed in, or have access to, an acceptable professional environment in which knowledge and understanding of childhood practice in Scotland has been developed. Work-based learning forms part of the assessment and therefore you need to be employed for more than 16 hours per week. You must also have employer support and a mentor from your area of practice to support your studies.
| Level | SCQF Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Relevant degree or practitioner qualification.You will be required to be employed as a practitioner, normally over 16 hours per week and usually with 2 years experience and practitioner registration. A signed statement of support as part of the admission process. |
| Location | Ayr Campus University Avenue Ayr KA8 0SX |
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