Working with Children, Families and Communities
Learn how to support children’s mental health and wellbeing across a range of settings on our Chelmsford-based degree course.
Studying Working with Children, Families and Communities at ARU
Prepare for a career working with children, families and communities, in settings that combine education, wellbeing and social care.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
- Study a course tailored to support career paths including child and family support services.
- Learn alongside education and social work students on a true interdisciplinary degree.
- Learn from experienced lecturers with professional expertise in child and family welfare.
- Develop essential skills for roles in education, healthcare, and social work.
- Access strong career support and connections with local organisations.
- Benefit from extensive support services focused on student wellbeing and success.
Gain real-world experience and learn how to support children's mental health and wellbeing on our Working with Children, Families and Communities degree.
During your studies you’ll unpick issues of social justice, inclusion, diversity, and equality and understand how to support a diverse range of people. You’ll develop your ability to critically reflect on experiences, as well as a broad and balanced societal view supported by theoretical knowledge and research evidence.
The Government’s aspiration is for different services to work together in a more integrated way to support children, young people and their families. Numerous services, from education to social care, can play a part in doing this – and our course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career in these areas.
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Fees and paying for university
Facilities
As a student in Chelmsford you can make full use of facilities including extensive library and IT resources.
You'll also gain real-world experience by working on live projects, positively engage with your local communities, work alongside education and social work students, and acquire in-demand skills that help to support children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Lecturers
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Julia CarrARU Community Organising Lead
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Dr Roxana AnghelSenior Research Fellow
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Tarisai ChikombaSenior Lecturer
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Dr Eleni LithariSenior Lecturer
Careers
Our BA (Hons) Working with Children, Families and Communities degree is responding to the Government’s aspiration that health, education and social care services work together in a more integrated way.
This policy development has led to a rapidly developing career arena focused on support for physical, social, emotional and mental wellbeing.
Our course will prepare you for careers as varied as education mental health practitioner, social care support in schools, youth offending, advocacy services, family support services, cognitive and emotional support for children, education welfare services, emotional literacy support services, and family outreach support.
Graduation doesn't need to be the end of your time with us, of course. If you’d like to continue your studies, we offer a range of postgraduate degrees in health, social care and education. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
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