Children's Health, Play and Wellbeing FdA
University of Suffolk
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

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SEP-25

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Great Yarmouth)

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This Foundation degree develops the skills and awareness to practice in a variety of settings that support children from 0-12-years. The course is designed to provide a bridge within the health and social care sector where play support, play work and play therapy are used (for example, play workers in health care). This course will also enable students to work therapeutically in educational contexts and may support existing staff who wish to extend their skills. This degree can also provide a ...Read more

This Foundation degree develops the skills and awareness to practice in a variety of settings that support children from 0-12-years. The course is designed to provide a bridge within the health and social care sector where play support, play work and play therapy are used (for example, play workers in health care). This course will also enable students to work therapeutically in educational contexts and may support existing staff who wish to extend their skills. This degree can also provide a suitable progression to Honours degree and then towards a post-graduate qualification in play therapy as recognised by the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT). Work may be in the statutory sector or community/voluntary settings. If students already work in health, social care (as in family support) or education, this award will enhance their existing skills and thus career progression.The Early Years Educator status is a supplementary pathway to the FdA Children’s Health Play and Wellbeing. It will run alongside the course and promote the support of a mentor and setting in the Early Years sector. A detailed booklet will capture your developing knowledge and growing experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework enabling you to work in ratio in the sector.

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WUSCA ranking:
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34/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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32nd
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58th
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Anna
23 Jan 24

So amazingly Supportive, lecturers are insanely good, love the structure of studying But there aren’t enough different societies, no music society for example and if you want to..Read more

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Alisha
23 Jan 24

The location is perfect and the support provided is excellent. However, the facilities for refreshments in the waterfront building are very expensive as there is only paddy and..Read more

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80 Grades / Points required

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£8,220 per year

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Students from Scotland

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University of Suffolk
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