Access to Higher Education - Youth Work and Child Development

As part of this unit, you will gain an understanding of academic essay writing. Including essay planning, structure and sourcing information. You’ll also look at the importance of academic referencing.

In this unit you’ll gain all the knowledge you need to know, to be able to use a computer for your studying needs. This includes producing documents, sharing information, using the world wide web and using applications.

Subtext – In this unit you will explore the characteristics required to be a health professional. Knowing the relevant professional and regulatory bodies and the professional standards authority. You will learn how to manage risk and deal with problems that may arise. You will know what effective communication and teamworking skills looks like and how to reflect on your own personal and professional development.

For this unit you’ll go back to 1979 to explore the ways Education in England has changed through the years. You’ll explore the National Curriculum looking at the aims, content and influence it has had on Education. Lastly, taking a look at the current policies and how they influence teachers and teaching.

Subtext – In this unit you will explore the four rules of number including units of measure. You will understand decimals, fractions, and percentages. Also including use of appropriate tools to check answers.

As part of this unit you will explore the different models of teaching, understand key aspects of cognitive development. You’ll also enjoy looking into the learning theories and the ways in which they have influenced current practice.

Assessment in schools forms a key part of tracking children’s development. Here you’ll know the strategies used for conducting assessments and the skills and knowledge required. You will also have the opportunity to carry out a planned assessment of your own!

For this unit you will understand the role school policies play in addressing equal opportunities issues. You’ll also look into the reasons why there are variations between attainment levels for boys and girls. Also the attainment levels between those of different ethnic backgrounds.

For this unit, you’ll explore the requirements for an outstanding lesson, be able to prepare a lesson and reflect on the outcomes of the lesson.

Gain an understanding of the different types of Learning Difficulties that you might come across in schools. Knowing what services are available out there to support children with learning difficulties. You will also look in to the different strategies teachers may use in the classroom to support children with learning difficulties.