Academic Resources:
Corby, B (1998) Managing Child Sexual Abuse Cases. Jessica Kingsley Publishers


Hobart, C & Frankel, J (1998) Good Practice in Child Protection. Stanley Thornes Publishers Ltd
Lindon, J (2003) Child Protection ( 2nd Ed.) Hodder & Stoughton
O'Hagan M & Smith M (1999) Early Years Child Care Education: Key Issues (2nd Ed). Bailliere Tindall.

Staffordshire ACPC (2001) Inter Agency Child Protection Procedures. Staffordshire Area Child Protection Committee.

Additional resources via NSPCC, Childline, Kidscape and similar statutory/voluntary agencies.

Journals/Articles/Reports - Articles/Reports as recommended by your Module Tutor:

Lord Laming - The Victoria Climbie Inquiry Report - Jan 2003 http://www.victoria-climbie-inquiry.org.uk/

Conference Report (1995) Why I abuse Children. Nursery World May 11th 1995

Highly equipped early years specialised teaching and learning rooms, including Interactive Whiteboards (Internet and network access, with DVD/VCR and sound system) and to the library, study areas including the Link Centre and computer rooms.

Guest Speakers from relevant agencies/organisations as appropriate

Critical analysis of current definitions on ranges of abuse
Analysis of current legislative documents relating to new practices in child protection
Extensive discussion on a wide range of issues surrounding this module
Group work providing verbal/written conclusions from extensive discussion
Application of theory to practice in written and verbal format
Research in small groups, strategies to support parents and families
Guest Speakers - representatives from the following (or other related appropriate organisations): NSPCC, ACPU, Staffordshire Police Child Protection Unit
Case studies: (do discuss/analyse and conclude on learnt information)
Presentations (to aid communication skills/confidence/child protection procedures)
Video material (to use in discussion and for critical analysis)

Written Assignment 1500-2000 words (100%) (Learning Outcomes 1-4)

Discuss how child abuse, actual or suspected, would be dealt with within your workplace. Include strategies for supporting staff, children and their families and evaluate the influence of current policies and procedures on Child Protection in Early Years settings.

This module will include:
The range/types/identification of abuse
Good Practice in child care settings (including staff practices/discipline etc)
Multi-professional team (inc CPU)
Reporting procedure for childcare practitioners (inc best practice in settings)
Disclosure
Supporting children and families involved within situations of abuse
Theoretical models of abuse
Attitudes towards abuse (eg being non judgemental, offering support and so on)
Supporting staff members following issues surrounding abuse