Childhood Practice

This programme is designed for current and aspiring leaders and managers in childhood practice who have, or are willing, to undertake a practitioner qualification. It provides a practice-based examination of the theoretical approaches important to leadership and management within childhood practice.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME
- On successful completion of the diploma you will be given the opportunity to progress to masters and undertake the dissertation element.

- You will gain experience of relevant theoretical approaches which will develop an understanding of the leadership and management in childhood practice.

- The programme will also develop research, writing and professional skills which will enable practitioners to register with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at a manager level.

- You will review your own work experiences and use the findings to set your professional development targets within the programme.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will take four core courses. Courses will be delivered through a combination of lectures, placements seminars, tutorials and group project work.

Core courses
Contemporary Perspectives On Children And Childhoods
Dissertation for Childhood Practice
Leadership, values and vision (with Practice Placement)
Pedagogy, practice and leadership
Practitioner Enquiry And Decision-Making