1.¿On completion of this module, you will be able to identify and explain the foundations of the legal framework to uphold and promote human rights and equality

Professional standards
1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2, 2.7, 2.6, 3.1, 4.4

Professional Capabilities Framework
1, 4, 5, 8

Knowledge & understanding, Communication

2.¿ On completion of this module, you will be able to identify and explain the current legislative framework across social work practice with children, adults and in mental health services

Professional standards
1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.2, 2.7, 2.6, 3.1, 4.4

Professional Capabilities Framework
1, 4, 5, 8

Application

Formative Assessment:

Group work

Whole group discussion & debate



Summative assessment:

1 x 5 talking head video focused on one element of human rights or equality legislation evidencing learning outcome 1.

1 x 30-minute examination (covering adults, children's and mental health law)



Evidencing learning outcome 2



All assessment elements must be passed at a grade of 40 or above to successfully complete the module.

This module will introduce you to the historical, policy and legal context of social work practice. You will learn how the laws are formed and about the connections between politics, serious case reviews and social work practice. You will also be introduced to the legislative framework that underpins practice across the three core social work disciplines and the law that upholds and promotes human rights and equality.



There will be a focus on 5 key pieces of legislation and the social policy that works alongside them:

Human Rights Act (1998)

Equality Act (2010)

The Children Act (1989)

Care Act (2014)

Mental Capacity Act (2015)

Mental Health Act (1983)

Legislation is the foundation for social work practice. It is critical that social workers understand the way in which the contemporary social, political and legal context underpins practice, and how these have evolved over time. The Foundations of Law module will provide you with an introduction to these central issues and to the key legislation governing social work practice in a range of contexts.

Scheduled teaching and learning activities: 39 hours

To consist of

39 hours of whole group sessions which will include participatory lectures and presentations by the module tutors, and where appropriate, people with lived experience of social work.


Directed Independent study: 161 hours

To consist of

Accessing online resources

Use of the VLE

Independent reading to consolidate the knowledge introduced in the scheduled teaching and learning sessions

Formative and summative assessment preparation

Brammer, A (2020) Social Work Law (5th Ed) Harlow. Pearson



Carr, H & Goosey, D (2021) Law for Social Workers (16th ed) Oxford. OUP Oxford



Johns, R & Harry, J (2021) The A-Z of Social Work Law. London. Sage

You will have access to a range of materials on Blackboard VLE including articles, lecture slides, and interactive activities. You will also be able to access a variety of digital material through our Library and specialist databases.