CYP7113 - Assessment and Intervention Strategies in Family Support Practice

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 - Demonstrate critical awareness of the key factors of risk and vulnerability within the family context

2 - Critically engage with theories and practices in child and family needs assessment, while evaluating conflicts between individual rights, children's rights, and family dynamics

3 - Critically evaluate intervention strategies and services in the locality that could directly work with children and families

Content:

The module will focus on developing practice when working with families using evidence-based intervention and support strategies within a contemporary context of Early help Assessments and Safeguarding. This will include learning how families can be strengthened through practice and support strategies which can be used across a range of settings. There will be practical focus on intervention including assessing needs and building resilience in families. Safeguarding issues will be examined in detail.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The teaching and learning methods for this module are underpinned by programme strategy that aligns with Leeds Trinity University Learning, Teaching and Academic Experience Strategy (LTAE 2022-2026) in that it aims to transform the way we work co-creatively with students, how we connect them and our learning and teaching with the outside world and societal issues and support all our learners on a personalised, values-based and career-led journey through their studies. Students will be taught in a variety of methods including simulated practice, problem-based learning using case studies, reflective practice workshops, flipped classrooms; traditional lectures; including participatory workshops which utilise co-creative exercises that will also influence learning and teaching methods. Additional online material such as discussions and online activities will be supported by a variety of media and resources, ranging from videos and selected textbooks and articles and placed on Moodle. The module will use a combination of learning and teaching methods using lectures, small group seminars and individual and group tutorials to support students’ academic and professional development. You will be expected to attend all scheduled sessions and prepare for these in advance by undertaking relevant research and background reading. Guest speakers will be used to develop an understanding of current family support practice. The practice of relational pedagogy and person-centred planning will be showcased by staff in their delivery style. Formative assessment is employed in each module to support your learning, allowing you to demonstrate the breadth of knowledge and understanding across the programme and to reflect on feedback on your progress from your tutors and peers. Formative feedback takes a variety of forms such as reflective tasks and does not contribute to the final module mark. Further detail on the specific teaching and learning including how these have been developed in response to student feedback, can be found in the module handbook.

Lead Lectures, Visiting Speakers
Hours: 30
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Workshops
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: 8-10

Tutorials
Hours: 4
Intended group size: 4

Guided independent study
Hours: 256

Further Details Relating to Assessment

The portfolio assessment will directly relate to professional practice or a chosen setting and focus on an area of risk or vulnerability to be negotiated and agreed between the student and tutor within the first few weeks of the module. The negotiations will shape the content and structure of the portfolio, firstly there should be evidence of research-informed context regarding the contemporary risks/ vulnerabilities within the family. An early intervention assessment should be included to focus on a chosen area of risk, followed by an evaluation of how conflicts my arise between a child(ren’s) rights and family dynamics. Intervention strategies and suitable services are then critically evaluated to offer supportive engagement with the family. Summative analysis of this process can be included within the portfolio conclusion.

Throughout, students will adhere to academic conventions and show evidence of reading and critical evaluation of sources and debates within family support and systemic practice.

Assessment:

001 Portfolio; 5000 word equivalent; 100%; End of Term 3 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 7
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7T3

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