2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

EDUC3550 Child Welfare and Young Children

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Mr Doug Martin
Email: TBC

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module explores contemporary issues in relation to child welfare. The module will be relevant to all those thinking of careers working with children - including teaching, social work and the therapeutic professions. The theory, practice and policy of issues such as adoption and fostering, family support, the role of the voluntary sector and government initiatives, such as Sure Start, will be critically examined. The central focus of the course will be the Children Act 2004 and the Green paper 'Every Child Matters' that is currently changing and informing the way that children are being worked with across the United Kingdom. The module is taught using lectures, videos and problem solving exercises and is assessed through a 5,000 word essay.

Objectives

On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of child welfare policy and practice with younger children;
2. critically assess the system for providing care for separated children;
3. critically analyse current issues and debates in relation to child abuse, family support and prevention.

Syllabus

This module will examine child welfare policy and practice in relation to younger children. The legal context provided by the Children Act, 1989, will be examined. The module will explore the significance of Section 17 reviews and Children's Services Plans for younger children's provision. Policy and practice in relation to family support, prevention and child abuse will be critically explored. The care system for children separated from their parents will be outlined and analysed. The system established by the Children Act for the registration and inspection of day care for children under 8 will be analysed.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	2.00	22.00
Seminar	5	1.00	5.00
Private study hours			173.00
Total Contact hours			27.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Preparation and reading for lectures and seminars.
Preparation, reading, and writing up assignments.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress will be monitored through contributions to lectures/seminars, and assignments.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	5,000 words	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 12/12/2018 16:33:09

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