The module will include:
• Investigating the organisational structures of provision for young children
• The impact of the legal framework, national and local policy on provision
• Working with professionals from other agencies and disciplines to provide a unified and holistic approach to child health and development
• Approaches to working in partnership with parents and families
• Supporting children’s transitions
• Initiatives to promote child and family health and well-being

A range of teaching and learning strategies will be employed, including lectures, seminars, DVDs, one to one tutorials, presentations and case studies. The module will establish concepts to be revisited in other modules at this level and consolidate thinking and learning. Students will apply their professional experiences to discuss aspects of the module and build upon their knowledge and understanding of organisations, services and professional roles using links with the workplace to engage in independent inquiry.

Access to work-based settings, multi-media classroom resources, access to university library resources, Blackboard

Baldock, P., Fitzgerald, D. Kay, J. (2005), Understanding Early Years Policy. London: Paul Chapman
Barker, R. (Ed), (2009), Making Sense of Every Child Matters. Bristol: Policy Press
Jones, P., Moss,D., Tomlinson,P., Welch, S. (Eds), (2008), Childhood: Services and Provision for Children. Harlow: Pearson Education
Waller, T., (Ed), (2009), An Introduction to Early Childhood (2nd Ed). London: Sage

Summative Assessment:
Critical evaluation and reflection on a Case Study
(100%) (LOs 1,2,3)
Formative Assessment:

Group activities will facilitate verbal feedback from tutors and peers and opportunities to present a draft assignment plans to gain tutor feedback will be available through the tutorial system. Students will be encouraged to discuss plans with their work-based critical friend or colleagues and ask for constructive feedback