The programme is focused on developing children's nurses who are inquisitive, clinically astute, intelligently adaptable, and able to respond to the current and future needs of children and young people. You will learn how to put children, young people and their families at the centre of your care. <br>Student nurses are eligible to receive an annual grant of at least £5,000 to help cover their living costs with additional grants available of up to £1,000 for those studying in certain areas of the country and anyone studying specialist disciplines. <br>Our children's nursing degree adopts an innovative curriculum model integrating theory and practice elements, which upon successful completion, contribute to admission to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional Register.<br><br>A variety of teaching and learning strategies are used throughout the programme and self-directed study is encouraged to promote independent learning and the development of lifelong learning skills. The development of clinical skills is an integral part of the programme and is supported in practice placements by qualified mentors and in the excellent clinical skills laboratories by experienced lecturers.<br><br>The programme also encompasses an innovative assessment strategy and student support is taken seriously with each student being allocated a personal tutor and having access to a variety of academic and pastoral advice services. Alongside these services a peer mentoring system is employed in order to support you through the children's nursing degree.