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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Supporting and Protecting Children, Young People and Families
Reference NUM095 Version 1
Created January 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved May 2020 SCQF Points 15
Amended ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To enable the student to critically explore strategies to support and protect vulnerable children, young people, 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.
3 Formulate and synthesise strategies when working with children, young people, families and other vulnerable individuals and groups.
4 Critically appraise roles and responsibilities within interagency work to protect children, young people, families and other vulnerable individuals and groups
5 Critically evaluate their personal and professional development in relation to working with children, young people, families and other vulnerable individuals and groups.

Indicative Module Content
Vulnerability; Risk; Child protection; Abuse and neglect; Child sexual exploitation; Mental health; Substance use; Gender-based violence; Coercive control; Adverse childhood experiences; Trauma; Relationships; Attachment; Protective factors; Resilience; Assessment; Risk analysis; Policy, guidelines, legislation, frameworks; Ethics; Value; Multi-agency working; Serious/significant case reviews; Strength-based working; Parenting capacity; Professional roles; Vulnerable groups; Parenting strategies; Accountability; Poverty; Managing conflict and complexity; Supervision; Professional development; Documentation; Leadership; Advanced communication skills.

Module Delivery
This module will be delivered via CampusMoodle with online tutorials and asynchronous discussions.

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 Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. a.s.p 8.
2 DOYLE, C. and TIMMS, C., 2014. Child neglect & emotional abuse: understanding, assessment & responses. London: Sage.
3 HORWATH, J. and PLATT, D., eds., 2019. The child's world: the essential guide to assessing vulnerable children, young people and their families. London: Jessica Kingsley.
4 JOSLYN, E., 2016. Resilience in childhood: perspective, promise and practice. London: Palgrave.
5 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE), 2017. Child abuse and neglect. London: NICE.
6 A current and comprehensive list of references will be supplied on an annual basis to reflect the evolving nature of the topics addressed within this module.

Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781