Dea McEwan-Hancock shares her reflections from studying the BA(Hons) Integrated Working with Children and Families Top up degree at the University of Worcester.
I completed the BA (Hons) in Integrated Working with Children and Families in 2020.
I found the course gave me the confidence to actively engage in multi-disciplinary meetings with professional partners and other agencies.
I learnt the skills needed to lead these meetings in a person centred manner, advocating for those unable to do so, or support them to represent themselves.
The tutors were incredibly supportive, even though this was not a full time course and 2 years later they are at the other end of an email to lend an ear or help with an application.
I am now working as a deputy manager of a residential home for children, earning more than I thought possible and just about to start a MSc in Children’s Mental health. I was told at school that I wouldn’t even pass an ‘O’ level, well…I am proof that with hard work and support achieving is possible.
I would highly recommend undertaking the Integrated Working with Children and Families degree, it and the tutors have helped to change my life!
Go for it…shine!