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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Professional Practice with Children and Families
Reference SS3085 Version 2
Created October 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved May 2021 SCQF Points 15
Amended November 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To provide knowledge and understanding of key issues and influences in the range of social work activity and interdisciplinary practice with children, young people and families.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Understand the contemporary context of childhood and the lived experience of children.
2 Understand the evolving role and responsibilities of the state in the care, support and protection of children.

Indicative Module Content
The context of childhood including child abuse and neglect. The role of of the state in the care, support and protection of children. Legislation and policy relevant to the care and protection of children. Services, processes and systems which provide care, support and protection for children and families. Assessment or need and risk and the factors which inform assessments. Working with children and young people who have or have had care and support experience.

Module Delivery
Full Time A combination of lectures, workshops and experiential activities underpinned by student centred learning. Supported by multimedia resources.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 40 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 110 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
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
Description: Academic debate - group activity

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed through student preparation for and participation in an academic debate.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Satisfactory completion of Stage 2.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 Hothersall, S., 2014. Social Work with Children, Young People and Families in Scotland, 3rd Edition. London: Sage.
2 Munro, E., 2019. Effective Child Protection,3rd Edition. London: Sage.
3 Firmin, C. and Lloyd, J. (eds) 2023. Contextual safeguarding: the next chapter. Bristol: Policy Press.
4 Gibson, M. 2019. Pride and shame in child and family social work: emotions and the search for humane practice. Bristol: Policy Press.
5 Featherstone, B.; Gupta, A. 2018. Protecting Children: A Social Model. Bristol, UK: Policy Press.

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