The Learning Institute, in partnership with the University of Worcester, is offering 16 new degree-level short courses for those who work or want to work with children and young people in education, early years and children’s services.

Delivered over 12 weeks, the short courses are a great way to gain skills and knowledge quickly without having to commit to a full degree programme.

With topics including mental health, SEND, child development and coaching, the short courses are an excellent choice for anyone who is considering a career change, wants to update their skills and knowledge for their current role, or wants to try out higher education.

Funding is available for applicants who live in England through a Higher Education Short Course loan from Student Finance England, even if they have had a student loan for previous university study.

 

Who are these short courses suitable for?

The short courses are particularly suitable for those employed in education settings such as schools, further education colleges and early years settings; and children’s services such as family support and youth services. Short courses can help you to upskill in a new area or refresh knowledge and skills you have not used for some time.

If you are already a qualified professional such as a teacher, short courses offer continuing professional development opportunities to help you build your portfolio and progress in your career.

The courses are also suitable for those considering a change of vocation or a totally new career. Perhaps you are part of the wider school community and would like to work within the education sector. Maybe you are now tempted to ‘dip your toe into the water’ of higher education. Short courses allow you to try out a new subject without having to commit to a full degree.

 

What could I study?

Our short courses have all been designed with employers to ensure that they provide the knowledge and skills needed in the education, early years and children’s services sector.

	Level	Course
Early Years 0-8	4	Supporting communication, speech and language in the early years
	5	Early years curriculum, assessment and planning
Education 0-25 (including Early Years 0-8)	4	Working with parents to support children and young people's learning
	4	Supporting children and young people's development and learning
	5	Planning for learning
	5	Motivation to learn and learning behaviours
	5	Inclusive approaches to supporting learners with SEND
	6	Psychology of teaching and learning
Children's Services (including Early Years 0-8, Education 0-25 and wider children’s services)	4	Mental health and wellbeing of children and young people
	4	Creating enabling environments
	5	Therapeutic approaches to supporting children experiencing adversity
	5	Coaching and mentoring
	5	Autism and complex needs
	6	Supporting the mental health of children and young people with SEND
	6	Children and young people, the environment, and sustainable futures
	6	Multi-agency working

 

How will I be taught?

All of our short courses begin with a full day in-person launch conference, where you can meet the other students on your course and related courses.

The conference will be followed by weekly evening live online teaching sessions, each lasting 2 hours 15 minutes (times and days vary among courses).

You will also complete weekly online learning activities, which are designed for you to access flexibly to fit around your work and commitments.

 

Find out more

If you would like to find out more about these new short courses, please email shortcourses@learninginstitute.co.uk, call 07956 056447 or visit our short courses webpage.