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
Welcome Week Services Fair – Your Chance to Meet the Teams!
As part of your induction to Birmingham Newman University, our Services Fair is your opportunity to meet the teams who will support you throughout your studies and explore the services available to help you succeed.
Dates & Times
- 1 September – 11am – 2pm
- 4 & 5 September – 11:30am to 1pm
- 15, 17, 18 & 19 September – 11am to 2pm
Note: The Students’ Union Welcome Fair will take place on 16 September – see their website for more details.
You’re welcome to drop in and take part on any of the fair dates — it doesn’t have to be the day of your induction.
- Chat with Careers about your future plans, grab some sweets and an employability bag, and register on My Career for a chance to win a £25 Amazon voucher.
- Make a badge with our Environmental Officer, download the OurNewman app to spin the wheel and win a prize, and join the Library for Q&A activities and their Prize Every Time Lucky Dip.
- Advice & Wellbeing will be offering stress tests, sound therapy, and an Affirmation Station, while E-Learning invites you to take their “Who You Gonna Call?” quiz for a prize draw entry.
- Try the Sport team’s exercise bike challenge and visit the Chaplaincy to choose the “word of the day” and share some positivity.
And that’s just the start — there’ll be many more services, activities, and opportunities to explore each day of the fair. Come along, get involved, and make the most of what’s on offer!
The Disability & Inclusion team and the Advice & Wellbeing team will be holding drop-in sessions on campus from 15–19 September.
- 15 September – 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Dimple – Disability & Inclusion)
- 16 September – 11am to 2pm: DW101 (Jas – Advice & Wellbeing)
- 17 September – 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Jas – Advice & Wellbeing)
- 18 September – 11am to 2pm: CH116 (Jas – Advice & Wellbeing)
- 19 September – 11am to 2pm: CH004 (Dimple – Disability & Inclusion)
No appointment needed – just drop in for advice, support, and guidance.
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
Stay connected with OurNewman app
OurNewman is your go-to place for everything you need as a Birmingham Newman student. With the app, you can:
- Receive personalised notifications about your course, timetable, and deadlines
- Access to your files, emails, and course resources
- Find support services and keep up to date with campus events
Student Handbook
Birmingham Newman University Student Handbook – 2025-2026 (PDF – 4MB)
