Working With Children, Young People and Families (Top-Up)
Welcome
Welcome to BA (Hons) Working with Children, Young People and Families Top-Up programme.
We very much look forward to working with you over the course of this academic year.
Semester 1
Week beginning 22/09/2025
- Monday: 9am to 12pm
- Wednesday: 10am to 1pm
- Thursday: 9am to 12pm
Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed online enrolment and set up your student login
Please keep up to date with current affairs affecting the CYPF sector.
The Guardian newspaper online is a good source of current affairs information in this sector.
Also, you can access The Conversation UK which has interesting blogs on key topics.
- Thursday 18 September
- 9:30am to 12pm
- Room: DA001.
IMPORTANT: Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.
- Claire Monk
- Keith Bishop
- Dan Whisker.
In semester one you will complete:
- WWU628 Safeguarding and Child/Adult Protection in Policy and Practice
- Wednesdays 10am to 1pm
- WWU624 Working Creatively
- Thursdays 9am to 12pm
In addition you will complete the Capstone Module, in which there are 2 options, and you need to choose ONE. EITHER WWU620 Taught Capstone OR WWU621 Dissertation.
Don’t worry about these for now, all will be explained on Monday 22ns September.
HeadStart – Monday 1 to Friday 5 September 2025
Headstart is a programme aimed at introducing our new students to University life. We understand that our students come from all walks of life and have personal and individual aspirations for taking this important step in their journey.
This programme is an opportunity to:
- Talk to staff before starting university
- Meet other students
- Understand and navigate the campus
- Find out about the support available
- Start getting comfortable with university life
Access services and support throughout your degree
At Birmingham Newman, you’re never alone.
We’re here to support you at every stage, whether it’s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.
Here are some of the ways we can help:
- Academic support – Help with assignments and study skills
- WellBeing services – Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing resources
- Career services – CV advice, placements, and future career planning
- Disability support – Tailored support and adjustments for your needs
- E-Learning Support – Help with E-Learning systems and submitting online assignments
- Finance advice – Guidance on tuition fees, funding, and budgeting
- International support – Help with visas and cultural adjustments
If you’re unsure where to start or what support you need, just ask – we’re happy to help.
Key information
Induction
- Thursday 18 September 2025
Teaching starts
- Monday 22nd September 2025
Subject Lead
- Claire Monk
Contact details
- Email c.monk@staff.newman.ac.uk
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- Receive personalised notifications about your course, timetable, and deadlines
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Student Handbook
Birmingham Newman University Student Handbook – 2025-2026 (PDF – 4MB)
