We will be working with a complex case study throughout this module. You will be required to complete a Single Assessment on the Cox family while being mindful of the provisions of s17 and s47 in the Children Act 1989 which will contribute to and make up the portfolio


You will need to draw on your learning during lectures, your independent reading and study as well as e-learning resources. Your reading, independent study and use of Canvas will be essential for the successful completion of the module. 

We will be working with a complex case study throughout this module. You will be required to complete a Single Assessment on the Cox family while being mindful of the provisions of s17 and s47 in the Children Act 1989 to make up the portfolio


You will need to draw on your learning during lectures, your independent reading and study as well as e-learning resources. Your reading, independent study and use of Canvas will be essential for the successful completion of the module.

Portfolio

Legal and social policy context of children and family social work
Decision making 
Children’s rights and participation
Relational autonomy 
Evaluation of the role of discretion
Analysis of working with power 
Reflective models of practice
The importance of Policy stories 
Messages from Serious Case Reviews
Inter-professional practice
Evaluation of Accountability 
Analysis of Risk 
Analysis of Early Intervention
Evaluation of the Public Outline

Working with Children and Young People - 5020SWA

Working with Children and Young People

Critically reflect on the role of self and your developing practice

Critically analyse the development of law and social policy and their shaping of children and family social work.

Critically examine the key concepts which inform children and family social workers in their day-to-day practice.

Have a critical understanding of inter-professional practices