A full DBS clearance is required for commencing the module due to the practice requirements relating to work with young people and vulnerable adults.
Students must have secured a supervised placement on registering for this course. The placement must be able to offer them at least 30 hours experience during the teaching block in which the module is delivered.

Oasis College Library with e-portal for remote access
On-line resources via Blackboard through Staffordshire University
Access to ICT resources at Oasis College

Amaze. (2009) Best Practice Manual Revised Edition. Amaze. Halesowen.
HM Government. (2013) Working Together to Safeguard Children. HM Government
Dunhill, A., Elliott, B., Shaw, A. (eds.) (2009) Effective Communication and Engagement with Children and Young People, their Families and Carers (Creating Integrated Services). Learning Matters. Exeter
Oliver, B & Pitt, B. (2011) Working with Children, Young People and Families. Exeter: Learning Matters

150 hours, of which 20 will be lectures, tutorials and learning groups, a minimum of 30 fieldwork hours, and the rest directed/ independent study. Lectures will involve a range of interactive teaching methods.
The learning strategy will include developing a supportive learning group that will meet for a series of themed workshops during the course of the programme. The workshops will cover the core areas outlined above and will use a range of creative teaching methods including, tutor input, group discussions, small group tasks, activities and presentations. Each person on the programme will develop a portfolio using the proforma provided in which they will provide evidence that they are able to apply the principles and tools that are taught on the programme.
Each person on the programme will have the opportunity for support and supervision from their placement supervisor who will contribute to the assessed practice portfolio and who will help them reflect on their learning and apply the skills learned to their particular practice environment.
The module will require independent study which will include, research relevant to the module content and participants practice environment and preparation for the workshops and the assessed practice portfolio.

Key Information Set Data:
13% scheduled learning and teaching activities
67% guided independent learning
20% placement

This portfolio (1,500 words) may contain a variety of material including the following:

Exercises from module study pack.
Observation Reports by placement supervisor.
Relevant evidence in support of the module outcomes drawn from a minimum of 30 placement hours.
A reflective piece of writing which examines the impact of the module learning on participants' practice.

This assessment covers Learning Outcomes 1-5.

Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework

The module aims to provide participants with a grounding in aspects of good practice in work with children, young people and families. The module is structured to cover core areas of skills and knowledge, these include:
Effective communication and engagement
Child and young person development
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child
Supporting transitions
Multi-agency working
Sharing information
The module will introduce participants to a variety of relevant developmental, theoretical and legal frameworks.
A key emphasis throughout the module will be the application of knowledge and understanding gained to actual day-to-day practice. Therefore, the module will introduce participants to a range of tools and ways of working that promote good professional practice.