An ESSAY length 2500 weighted at 50% which will address learning outcomes 1 - 4)

PORTFOLIO total word length 2500 WORDS weighted at 50% . The portfolio will need to provide evidence that the minimum number of placement hours (75) have been completed in order to pass. (This will assess learning outcomes 1- 6)

Key Information Data:
100% coursework

This module presents the social, political and economic context of working with children, young people and communities. It will examine the range of social policies affecting and shaping work with children, young people and communities and explore the local and national government contexts. The module will also provide an overview of the law in relation to the work. It will examine the importance of understanding ideologies when working with children, young people and communities and provide an understanding of partnership working. The module will also provide students with techniques for analysing the context of their work, such as PESTLE and SWOT analysis and apply to a work place setting.

This module incorporates three inter-related learning strategies. These are:

1. Tutor led sessions which will give students an overview of the requirements of the module and the key theories and concepts relating to working with people (30 hours). Teaching methods used will include lectures, group work, experiential learning and class discussions.

2. The module will also require students to apply their learning in practice through undertaking 75 hours of placement which must include working with young people.

3. The independent study hours will allow for reading and research in relation to the module as well as reflection on their work practice. (195 hours)

Key Information Data:
10% scheduled learning and teaching activities
65% guided independent learning
25% placement

Library
Access to computer and internet
The Blackboard virtual learning environment [where applicable] will be available to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Alcock, P. May, m. and Rowlingson, K. (2008) The Student’s Companion to Social Policy. Oxford. Blackwell Publishing
Blakemore, K. Warwick-Booth, L. (2013) Social Policy: An introduction. McGraw Hill
Lansley, S. Mack, J. (2015) Breadline Britain: The Rise of Mass Poverty. Oneworld Publications

1. REFLECT ON THE POLICY CONTEXT IN WHICH THE PLACEMENT TAKES PLACE
Reflection

2. UNDERSTAND THE POLITICAL AND LEGAL ENVIRONMENT IN RELATION TO WORK WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES
Learning

3. EXAMINE THE FACTORS AFFECTING SOCIAL POLICY FORMATION
Enquiry

4. ANALYSE THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL POLICY ON CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES ON YOUR WORK PLACE SETTING
Analysis

5. RECOGNISE ETHICAL AND ANTI-OPPRESSIVE PRACTICE IN RELATION TO SOCIAL POLICY
Knowledge and Understanding

6. DEMONSTRATE GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Communication