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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Safeguarding: Protecting Children, Vulnerable Individuals and Groups
Reference NUM075 Version 2
Created May 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved June 2016 SCQF Points 15
Amended August 2017 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enable the student to critically explore strategies to protect vulnerable individuals, families and groups.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically appraise theories and concepts of abuse connecting to current legislation, policies and guidelines.
2 Critically examine frameworks used to manage risk and resilience of individuals and families.
3 Formulate and synthesise strategies when working with children, young people and other vulnerable individuals and groups.
4 Critically appraise role and responsibilities within an interagency work to protect children, young people and other vulnerable individuals and groups.
5 Critically evaluate their personal and professional development in relation to working with children, young people and other vulnerable individuals and groups.

Indicative Module Content
Review of attachment theory; Assessment of vulnerability and risk; Safeguard and protect children; Vulnerable individuals and groups, for example: looked after children, young carers, homelessness; Mental wellbeing; Infant mental health; Gender based violence; Sexual health and relationships including sexual exploitation and LGBT coercive controlling tactics; Substance misuse; Youth justice; Radicalisation; Advanced levels of targeted intervention; Strength based and outcome focused approaches; Protective factors; Multi-agency working; Managing conflict and complexity; Parenting strategies; Courageous conversations; Professional, ethical and legal frameworks; Policy, guidelines and legislation; Case supervision; Accountability; Leadership; Professional development; Serious case reviews.

Module Delivery
This module will be delivered online via CampusMoodle.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 20 20
Non-Contact Hours 130 130
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Written assignment.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Written assignment.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1 = A
B C1 = B
C C1 = C
D C1 = D
E C1 = E
F C1 = F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 APPLETON, J.V. and PECKOVER, S., eds., 2015. Child protection, public health and nursing: protecting children and young people. London: Dunedin.
2 BLYTH, M. and SOLOMAN, E., 2012. Effective safeguarding for children and young people: what next after Munro? Bristol: Policy Press.
3 Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. a.s.p 8.
4 CORBY, B., SHEMMINGS, D. and WILKINS, D., 2012. Child abuse: an evidence base for confident practice. 4th ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
5 DOYLE, C. and TIMMS, C., 2014. Child neglect and emotional abuse: understanding, assessment and response. London: SAGE.
6 JOSLYN, E., 2016. Resilience in childhood: perspective, promise and practice. London: Palgrave.
7 PATRICK, H. and SMITH, N., 2009. Adult protection and law in Scotland. Haywards Heath: Bloomsbury Professional Ltd.

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