NESCOT has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Nescot is pleased to work with the University of West London, in delivering the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism. The course is designed for individuals wishing to study for a career as a registered Health Play Specialist. This degree supports the development of professional competencies in the field of therapeutic play for children and young people in hospital and community healthcare settings. Successful completion of the programme leads to registration with the Healthcare Play Specialist Education Trust (HPSET). This is a two-year part-time course. It runs one day a week at Nescot. Students are required to undertake a 200-hour hospital placement in year one and year two of the course. It is an expectation that work placements with a registered Health Play specialist have been arranged prior to enrolment on the programme. Module titles at Level 4 (Year 1): Using Evidence in Health & Social Care SEARCH for Health Child Development Children and Young People: Policy & Practice Play & Recreation Reflective Skills & Practice Assessment Module titles at Level 5 (Year 2): Children and Young People: Leadership & Management Health in Children & Young People The Child, Family & Society Enhancing Resilience in Children & Young People Investigating Resources & Practice Assessment Assessment is through a combination of academic essays, literature reviews, written reports, folder of evidence and exercises through the College's Virtual Learning Environment.
Modules
Module titles at Level 4 (Year 1): Using Evidence in Health & Social Care SEARCH for Health Child Development Children and Young People: Policy & Practice Play & Recreation Reflective Skills & Practice Assessment Module titles at Level 5 (Year 2): Children and Young People: Leadership & Management Health in Children & Young People The Child, Family & Society Enhancing Resilience in Children & Young People Investigating Resources & Practice Assessment
Assessment method
Assessment is through a combination of academic essays, literature reviews, written reports, folder of evidence and exercises through the College's Virtual Learning Environment.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- FHPS
- Institution code:
- N49
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Personal Statement
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, or equivalent Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy Minimum of a relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or a related field Minimum of two years’ post qualification employment, working with children Good communication skills Evidence of continuous professional development Evidence of current, regular and relevant employment in the sector Identification of a registered Play Specialist to act as work-based mentor Commitment to negotiate and complete a 200-hour placement each year, if not already employed in a hospital
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £8000 | Year 1 |
| International | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Concession: NO Government Subsidised: NO Student Loan Available: YES (Higher Education Loan Available) Tp speak to Nescot student Finance please email [email protected]
Provider information
NESCOT
Reigate Road
Epsom
KT17 3DS
Course contact details
Visit our course pageAdvice & Guidance Centre
020 8394 3038