In this module students will be expected to understand the current issues related to collaborative and co-operative working in a multi-agency/multi professional workforce. In addition it will provide understanding of current legislation and policy and its historical and hierarchical imperative.

The learning strategies will require students to commit 150 learning hours of which 20 hours will consist of contact time.
The teaching strategies will employ a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, one to one tutorials and case study observation. Peer group discussion will allow students to share ideas and experiences.

Multi media classroom resources, learning resource centre, internet , journals and access to tutor

Hall, D & Elliman, D (2003): Health for all Children, University Press, Oxford
Department for Education and Skills, (2003), Every Child Matters, London, HMSO.
Department for Health, (1989), An Introduction to the Children Act, London, HMSO.
Department of Health, (2004), Quality Protects Programme: Transforming Children?s Services, London, HMSO
HM Treasury/Dfes/DWP/DTI, (2004), Choice for Parents, the Best Possible Start for Children: A Ten Year Strategy for Childcare, London, HMSO.
Hill, M., (2004), Understanding Social Policy. (7th ed), Oxford, Blackwell.
Jones, E., Holmes, R. & Powell, J., (2005), Early Childhood Studies: A Multi-professional Perspective, Maidenhead, OUP.
Powell, R., (2001), Child Law. A Guide for Courts and Practitioners, Winchester, Waterside Press.
Pugh, G., (ed), (2001), Contemporary Issues in the Early Years, (3rd ed), Buckingham, OUP

A case study (approximately 3000 words) 100% -students will be expected to critically analyse the role of a multi- professional/multi-agency approach, and its impact on the child, family and child carer. (To cover all the learning outcomes)