Overview

Gain knowledge and skills grounded in evidence-based practices while developing your career working with young people. This employment-based course is aimed at those working in full-time or part-time roles with children in a residential settings looking to enhance their practice.

To ensure this Residential Work (Children's) programme from Kingston University reflects the most pressing needs of children in residential care, we engaged with broader stakeholder groups, getting input from local authorities, commissioning groups, government representatives, and those involved in children's social care.

Key Facts

This programme is ideal for professionals aiming to excel in residential care roles, those looking to transition to leadership positions, or managers seeking to deepen their expertise. You’ll explore topics such as relationship-based practice, safeguarding, managing risk and effective intervention strategies. Kingston University’s connections with leading care providers ensure practical, hands-on training complemented by expert faculty guidance.

Curated in association with Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust, this course combines real-world case studies with our TEF Gold standard teaching practices. This course is endorsed by the Social Pedagogy Professional Association. You will gain the title of ‘Social Pedagogy Practitioner’ upon successful completion of the course.

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Programme Structure

The history, context and current challenges of the residential care sector.

Abuse and trauma and how to apply social pedagogy therapeutically.

Knowledge and applied skill in trauma-informed approaches and relationship-based practices.

Children’s rights, safeguarding and child protection.

Knowledge and skills to critically reflect on your practice and develop professional confidence.

Relational leadership and management skills in social care settings.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

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Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 14 other Bachelors in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

GCSE at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017) in English Language or equivalent qualification, e.g. Functional/Key skills Level 2 in literacy.

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with special conditions in all elements.

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