Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer helpers and part time workers.

Brierley D.(2003) Joined Up: An Introduction to Youth Work and Ministry, Spring Harvest/Authentic.
Ingram G. & Harris J. (2001) Delivering Good Youth Work: A Working Guide to Surviving and Thriving, Russell House Publishing.
Taylor A. (2003) Responding to Adolescents, Russell House.
Young K. (1999) The Art of Youth Work, Russell House Publishing.

This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. 20 hours of the learning hours in this module are practice based to help develop your professional skills, these are not part of the contact hours for the module.

This module will introduce you to the key principles of work with young people and communities, particularly empowerment, equal opportunities, participation and informal education. You will understand and be able to apply safeguarding and other good practice principles to your work. You will understand what supervision is and how it is used in your context. You will identify and apply theological principles relevant to work with young people and communities.

(Learning Outcomes 1-4)