Laptop PC with internet access and data projector
OHP and flipchart,
Television and DVD/VCR
Practice teacher/supervisor
Blackboard VLE
Module and personal tutor.

Teacher/Student Contact Hours:

Learning through analysis of cases in practice will be a central learning strategy in the module in (40%) This analysis will be augmented through provision of interactive key lectures, problem focused small group work, group discussion, group and individual tutorials (60%)

Independent Learning:
Participants will engage in independent learning activities based around researching evidence and developing their analysis of cases in practice to support classroom contributions and prepare for assessment (70%). As well as theoretical study students may engage in the development of reflective journals illustrating statutory role development, accessing practice supervision and using the Blackboard resources for the module to support their independent learning activity (30%)

The module will be open to Child Care Social Work Practitioners who are enrolled to obtain the BA. /PGD Social Work (Children and Young People, their families and Carers). The module will be available to professionally qualified Social Workers that include, Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CSS, CQSW or professional qualifications recognised by the GSCC.

Poster Presentation - assess learning outcomes 1,2,3 and 4

Additional Assessment Details:

Students will present a poster illustrating a case in which they demonstrate their developing statutory role as a specialist social worker with children and young people. The poster will include
- an outline of the case, including the key decisions taken
- a precis of the relevant Legal, Policy, research and ethical frameworks and an analysis of how this informed decision taking
- the value of models utilised to support partnership, empowerment and participation
- An annotated reference list outlining any key research or other evidence used to support the case

Both elements of assessment must be passed to complete the module

Formative Assessment:
Verbal and written feedback from presenting a case study which illustrates the statutory role of the specialist social worker
Verbal and written feedback on the students poster plan

The aim of this module is to support and enable Social Workers at the post qualifying level to gain the skills in researching, critically analysing and applying law, social policy and emerging legal frameworks within Children and Young Peoples Social Work Services. Students will be facilitated to understand and explore
- the scope and limitations of law and policy as it relates to their own area of practice
- the philosophy and values which link to effective preventative and safeguarding work with children and young people
- the impact of exclusion, oppression and poverty on Children and Young People
- the statutory role of the Specialist Social worker with Children and Young People
- models of participation, partnership and empowerment within the legal framework
As part of the learning on this module, students will present for discussion an analysis of a case from their practice which focuses on their developing statutory role.

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