Children, Young People and Families

Support children and families through education, care and early intervention in real-world settings.
Teacher or CYPF student working with building blocks.

Study Children, Young People and Families at Leeds Trinity

At Leeds Trinity, you'll gain the skills and confidence to support children and families through education, early intervention and care.

You'll learn from experienced professionals in small classes, with a strong focus on real-world practice.

Depending on your chosen degree, you can complete professional placements, study, work or volunteer overseas.

You'll graduate with practical knowledge, a strong understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing, and the ability to make a real difference in people's lives.

Our courses

Course title Award Year of entry Link to view course
Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) Year of entry: 2025, 2026 View course
Early Childhood Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Year of entry: 2025, 2026 View course
Education, Mental Health and SEND BA (Hons) Year of entry: 2025, 2026 View course
Education, Mental Health and SEND with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Year of entry: 2025, 2026 View course
Working with Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) Year of entry: 2025, 2026 View course
Working with Children, Young People and Families with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Year of entry: 2025, 2026 View course

Our achievements

8th in the UK and 1st in Yorkshire for Teaching, among universities in the UK included for Childhood and Youth

National Student Survey 2025

1st in the UK for Academic Support among universities in the UK included for Childhood and Youth

National Student Survey 2025

1st in the UK for Learning Opportunities among universities in the UK included for Childhood and Youth

National Student Survey 2025

3rd in the UK and 1st in Yorkshire for Assessment and Feedback among universities in the UK included for Childhood and Youth

National Student Survey 2025

Top 10 in the UK and 1st in Yorkshire for Learning Opportunities among universities in the UK included for Social Policy

National Student Survey 2025

Top 15 in the UK and 1st in Yorkshire for ‘Student Voice’ among universities in the UK included for Social Policy.

National Student Survey (NSS) 2024

Leeds Trinity University is top in Yorkshire and top 10 in the UK for 'satisfaction with teaching'

The Guardian University Guide 2025

96% of Leeds Trinity University graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months

Graduate Outcomes, Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) published 2024