1. Widening Participation to University Through Flexible Delivery Modular provision for professional education University of Manchester

2. 2 Outline of the presentation Summary of the programme Rationale Context Approach Evaluation Any questions

3. 3 Summary of the programme: Diploma in Community and Youth Work Studies Mature, experienced students Professional qualification Part-time Undergraduate Diploma On-going practice Modular Individual routes

4. 4 Rationale for flexible provision To enable mature and experienced practitioners to gain a useful professional and recognised academic qualification To implement an anti-oppressive approach in keeping with community and youth work values and principles To focus on the needs and interests of the individuals and groups who can not participate in traditional routes. To recognise and use the experiences and interests of the students

5. 5 Context Community work links Centre for Continuing Education Staffing and resources

6. 6 Modular structure Types of modules Programming Terms Scheduling Sequencing Individual routes

7. 7 Assessment RPEL for selection and limited exemptions Progression Readiness for level two interview Involvement of practitioners

8. 8 Support Work Practice Tutors Registration Days Lunchtime Workshops WebCT Group work and Group assessments Study skills tutorials Guidelines for submissions

9. 9 Pathways onto the programme Partnerships with community organisations Introductory courses Associate participants

10. 10 Evaluation Methods On-going Registration Days Programme Committee HESA

11. 11 Lessons learned Administration Setting Facilities for particular students

12. 12 Successes Clarity about underlying values Quality of qualification Representation and Completion Student feedback

13. Any questions? Kate Sapin Community Work Unit University of Manchester kate.sapin@manchester.ac.uk