Fd Childhood, Youth & Special Educational Needs
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
Fd Childhood, Youth & Special Educational Needs, a foundation degree centred on childhood, youth and special educational needs practice. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is designed for professionals working or volunteering in education, childcare or support roles, allowing study alongside current employment. The first year covers academic practices and development through Introduction to Childhood, Youth & Academic Practices, SEND and Neurodiversity, Theories of Development in Children and Young People, and Communication, Language and Dialogue. The second year focuses on professional environments and research through Creating Safe Learning Environments, The Interdisciplinary Professional, Representations of Children, Childhood & Youth in the Media, Knowledge without Borders, and Researching with Children and Young People.
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Entry requirements
A-Level or level 3 course in a related field Applicants are required to hold a qualification at A level (or an equivalent level 3 qualification). HLTA status may also be accepted as a level 3 equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the level 3 entry requirements, but have the appropriate work experience, you may be offered an opportunity to join the course, subject to the agreement of your employer. In this case, you will be required to take and pass the Academic Skills short course prior to starting, for which there is a charge. GCSE English grade 4 If you do not have GCSE English Language or Literature grade C/4, then you will be required to complete an equivalency test. Please note that Functional Skills qualifications are not accepted as an alternative to GCSEs. For those intending to continue into teacher training, you are also advised to make yourself aware of the GCSE entry requirements for this career route, as mandated by the Department for Education. Placement in a setting working with children and/or young people You must be employed (paid or voluntary) in a role working with children and/or young people for at least 15 hours per week throughout the course. This does not have to be in a specialist setting. Employment is a formal condition of admission, so you must be able to evidence your ability to meet this requirement via a signed Stakeholder Agreement from an employer prior to the start of the course. There is no option to request a placement through the university as this is not part of the course structure. DBS clearance It is a requirement that all applicants have a current satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check from their employer, which will be evidenced through the signed Stakeholder Agreement. International students If you are an international student, then find out about our specific English language requirements on our website. You can also find specific information for your country to help with your application. Contact us If you have any questions about entry requirements for this course, please contact our Course Enquiry Team .
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What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 2%
- Gained a higher qualification: 85%
- Left higher education: 14%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 245 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 2%
- London: 11%
- South East: 83%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A degree: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Childhood, Youth & Academic Practices
- SEND and Neurodiversity
- Theories of Development in Children and Young People
- Communication, Language and Dialogue
- Student Success Modules
- Creating Safe Learning Environments
- The Interdisciplinary Professional
- Representations of Children, Childhood & Youth in the Media
- Knowledge without Borders
- Researching with Children and Young People
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Fd Childhood, Youth & Special Educational Needs at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £38,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Education.
Are students happy with the teaching on Fd Childhood, Youth & Special Educational Needs at Canterbury Christ Church University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Fd Childhood, Youth & Special Educational Needs at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Fd Childhood, Youth & Special Educational Needs at Canterbury Christ Church University?
2% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.