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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Identify signs and indicators of abuse and the processes used by professionals to report concerns including children with SEND and Mental Health needs
Distinguish effective ways of working across different agencies through collaboration, including working with parents and carers, to promote the safety and protection of children
Analyse local and national legal and policy frameworks, including professional responsibilities in protecting and safeguarding children. This to include policy and practice around safeguarding and promotion of wider well-being issues in settings
This module explores the complex issue of safeguarding and protecting children. You will consider current legislation and policy initiatives, along with current research regarding social justice and anti-racist practice. You will engage with current procedures and understand the frameworks within which all practitioners are expected to operate when working with children, and professional teams. Specific reference will be made to the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the current statutory frameworks. You will learn the different categories of abuse and their role in current safeguarding practices. There will be practice based case studies used which link to needs of children and families who are impacted by adverse childhood experience, SEND and mental health.
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 you, the students, how we connect you and our learning and teaching with the outside world and societal issues. Through this approach we support you on a personalised, values-based and career-led journey through your studies. You will be taught in a variety of methods including 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 will be supplemented using a variety of media and resources, ranging from videos and selected textbooks and articles. The teaching will be face to face and online tutorials may be used to support student progression. Guest speakers will be used to develop an understanding of current educational practice. The practice of relational pedagogy and person-centred planning will be showcased by staff in their delivery style. 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.
Formal scheduled teaching and learning activities. This module will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and groupwork/tutorials, some of which will be student-led.
Hours: 25
Intended Group Size: 100
Guided independent study (Balancing figure)
Hours: 125
Further details relating to assessment
The group poster presentation gives you the opportunity to work in small groups and increase confidence and skills in discussions. It also allows you to demonstrate depth of knowledge concerning safeguarding policy with a creative approach.
The Module Handbook will reflect changing policies and legislation. Formative assessment by self and peers will be integrated into the sessions. Early assessment guidance will be included in the Module Handbook and be provided early in the semester to help unpack the details of the first assignment as well as guide and inform student preparation in line with the University grading system.
For resits, the presentation can be completed individually considering the impact of team working in these roles.
001 Poster presentation; 1,500 word equivalent; end of semester 2 100%
Module Coordinator - Martin Holleran
Level - 4
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S2