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SWU302: Children and Families
| Module Title | Children and Families |
|---|---|
| Module Code | SWU302 |
| Module Tutor | Andrea Collins |
| School | Institute of Education and Public Services |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 6 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass SWU102 and pass SWU103 and pass SWU105 and pass SWU106 and pass SWU108 and pass SWU109 and pass SWU201 and pass SWU202 and pass SWU203 and pass SWU204 and pass SWU206 and pass SWU207 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | Restricted to Social Work |
| Brief Description | This module builds on theoretical learning in relation to attachment theory and child development and ecological approaches to understanding the lives of children and young people. There will also be an opportunity to develop skills in relation to communicating with children and young people and skills in applying knowledge of Legislation. Drawing on a range of evidence and knowledge students will begin to apply their growing understanding to the task of helping children and young people in need. It is recommended that students taking this module have prior knowledge of - theoretical approaches to understanding child development. - the Children Act 1989 Adoption Act 2002, Children Act 2004 and other relevant legislation. - policy drivers in relation to children’s services. |
| Indicative Syllabus | The module will consider the policy context for work with children and young people, the Framework for the Assessment of Children and Need and their Families (DfES, 2000) Working Together to Safeguard Children (DfES, 2006b) Care Matters (DfES 2006) and taking a critical historical approach to the way in which children are viewed in society, with an emphasis on a rights approach. The module will consider a range of health issues, including child mental health and childhood disability, as they relate to the care of children and judgement making with regard to what constitutes ‘good enough parenting’. The social work task of assessment, relating children’s wellbeing and behaviour to their wider family and environmental context, supporting parenting and planning interventions to meet the needs of children and young people, will be a major focus of the module. Knowledge in relation to the sources and identification of emotional harm and neglect, physical and sexual harm will be discussed using a range of evidence from contemporary research studies. Interventions to protect children from harm, ameliorate the affects of abuse and respond to behavioural difficulties will be explored using a range of evidence based literature, case studies and visiting speakers. The module will also introduce students to the planning process for children who need to move out of their families into alternative permanent care. It will also provide students with an understanding of social work values in relation to using a “strength based” approach with children and families. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module students should be able to: a. Review and apply child development theory and theories of family change and adaptation in order to make professional judgements in relation to need, risk and resilience. b. Analyse the range of interventions available to childcare social workers and the variety of setting in which they might be located and choose appropriate interventions. c. Review the current legal and policy frameworks within which the child care social work takes place. ii. Skills There will be an emphasis on the development of skills in: a. Application of child development theory to practice b. Communicating and working directly with children and young people to help them participate in assessment and decision making c. Assessment of need and risk in relation to safeguarding children and young people. d. Working with other professionals to achieve good outcomes in assessment and intervention. e. Using evidence to achieve good outcomes in assessment, planning and intervention. iii. Values Students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of social work values in relation to using a ‘strengths based’ approach with children and families. They will also be required to demonstrate an appreciation of how race, culture, religion affects the lives of children and families in contemporary society and the importance of anti-oppressive practice. |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Staff/student contact circa 20% (to include visiting speakers lectures, video, presentations, case discussion) Student independent study circa 80% (to include reading and preparation, personal research) |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 3000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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