Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop a critical understanding of children and families social work practice within a multi-agency context. The module will develop students' knowledge of the legal and policy framework and the theoretical, ethical and practice issues involved in social work with children and families.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/swk-20012/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
analyse the nature of the role of the state (and other providers of social work services) in family life in the context of children and families social work: 2analyse the significance of the relationship between social work practice, the nature of the legal authority and the application of legislation in practice: 2discuss the impact upon children and their families of living in adverse circumstances: 1analyse the concept of risk and the importance of assessing, monitoring and reviewing risk within an inter-professional and inter-agency context: 1explore ethical dilemmas when working in children and families social work: 2
Scheduled learning / teaching hours are as follows:Lectures/workshops - 60 hoursIndependent work, including directed study (40), preparation for workshops (60) and preparation of assessed work (140 hours) total of 240 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Report weighted 50%A 2000 word reportA report of 2000 words designed to assess need and risk in relation to children with complex needs.
2: Case Study weighted 50%A case study analysis of 2000 wordsA case study analysis requiring the application of theory, research, law and policy to a complex children and families case.