Overview

• A Practice Based Learning Programme: Complete a 3-week summer placement, attending at least 3 shifts per week.

• Supervised and Supported: Trainees are supernumerary and work under Raising Youth staff supervision, with support adjusted as confidence and competence develop.

• Build real employability skills: Develop safeguarding awareness, communication, inclusive practice, professionalism and reflective learning.

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Eligibility

This programme is suitable for applicants aged 16+ who are currently undertaking a relevant qualification, including childcare, teaching, health and social care, or youth work.

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What you will learn

Trainees develop capability across five areas:

1. Safe practice and safeguarding

2. Child-centred and inclusive practice

3. Communication and team working

4. Professional values and behaviours

5. Reflective learning and development

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How the Programme Works

The programme combines:

1. supervised practice in HAF sessions

2. reflective learning logs

3. professional discussions

4. scenario-based learning

5. workbook and portfolio tasks

6. group teaching and feedback sessions

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Teaching Sessions

Trainees can access bitesize sessions including:

1. Core principles and theories of play

2. Trauma-informed practice

3. Children’s learning and development

4. Health and safety in playwork

5. Sensory processing in playwork environments

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Assessment and Award

Assessment is continuous and practice-based, using observation, reflection, portfolio work, professional discussion and supervisor feedback. Successful trainees receive a Raising Youth CIO Certificate of Completion and recognition within their Practice Assessment Document. You will also achieve this Unit Award via AQA.

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Progression

Completion may support progression into paid opportunities with Raising Youth CIO, subject to safer recruitment, organisational need and satisfactory practice. It does not guarantee paid work.

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Read the Curriculum here