This module will provide the student with the theoretical knowledge and skills in leadership and management. It will support students to understand and apply leadership in a range of settings and management of themselves as practitioners, of resources and of staff teams.

More specifically the module will include exploring the management and leadership issues facing people working in contexts with children, young people and communities. These will include the key functions of leadership, the current political, social and economic environments in which managers operate, self-management, management styles, emotionally intelligent leadership, managing relationships with teams and individuals, managing in a changing environment, motivational theory, managing external relationships and working in partnership. It will also include consideration and analysis of a range of tools that can be used to aid visioning, development, planning, delivery and evaluation of the work.

Presentation, 1,400 words (equivalent), weighted at 20% Learning outcomes 1 and 5.

Reflective diary, 2,100 words, weighted at 30%. Learning outcomes 1, 4 and 5

Essay, 3500 words, weighted at 50%. Learning outcomes 1 - 5

Key Information Data:
20% Practical
80% Coursework

This module incorporates a number of inter-related learning strategies. There will be a 6 hours of direct tutor input at the start of the module. A range of methods will be incorporated into this teaching, including small group work, lectures and class discussion. The main focus of learning for the module will be on self-instruction, within a tightly structured framework and relying largely (but not exclusively) on materials supplied. Week by week you will work through self-instructional course material (delivered via Blackboard), which provides the framework and focus for reading key texts and papers and undertaking the specific tasks set. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in your learning group and your tutor. The Blackboard sessions will be used for the consideration of core issues and themes relating to contemporary youth work. The independent study will require reading around selected topics, the development of individual responses to the reading and the preparation for the assessments.

Key Information Data:
10% scheduled learning and teaching activities
90% guided independent learning

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

Banks, S. et al. (2003) Managing community practice: Principles, Policies and Programmes. Bristol. Policy Press.
Ford
Harris. J. (2002) The good management guide for the voluntary sector. London. Publication
Ord, J. (2012) Critical Issues in Youth Work Management. Oxon. Routledge.

1. REFLECT ON THE ISSUES RELATED TO MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN WORK WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WITHIN A CONTEMPORARY CONTEXT.
Reflection
Learning

2. ANALYSE IDEOLOGIES, PHILOSOPHIES AND THEORIES UNDERPINNING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN WORK WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.
Knowledge & Understanding

3. CRITICALLY REFLECT ON THE USE OF TOOLS IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF WORK WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.
Application

4. RECOGNISE ETHICAL AND ANTI-OPPRESSIVE PRACTICE IN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP Application

5. DEMONSTRATE GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Communication