Childhood Practice PgDip

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.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/><br/><br/>- On successful completion of the diploma you will be given the opportunity to progress to masters and undertake the dissertation element.<br/><br/><br/>- You will gain experience of relevant theoretical approaches which will develop an understanding of the leadership and management in childhood practice. <br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- You will review your own work experiences and use the findings to set your professional development targets within the programme.<br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/>You will take four core courses. Courses will be delivered through a combination of lectures, placements seminars, tutorials and group project work.<br/><br/>**Core Courses**<br/>CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDREN AND CHILDHOODS<br/>DISSERTATION FOR CHILDHOOD PRACTICE<br/>LEADERSHIP, VALUES AND VISION<br/>PEDAGOGY, PRACTICE AND LEADERSHIP<br/>PRACTITIONER ENQUIRY AND DECISION-MAKING