Unit name | Contemporary Law and Policy for Child Welfare Services |
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Unit code | SPOLM0020 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Vicky Sharley |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
N/A |
Co-requisites |
N/A |
School/department | School for Policy Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit provides an opportunity for students to update and extend their knowledge of law and policy as they relate to social work with children and families. The unit aims to:
On successful completion of the unit, students should be able to:
Teaching will take place in 1.5 hour sessions, normally over a 3 day block with a further re-call day. The unit will combine lectures, seminar discussion and practical exercises.
3500 – 4000 word written assignment, critically analysing a complex scenario involving the application of detailed legal provisions.
Brammer, A. (2010) Social Work Law. Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Ltd. 3rd Edition
Davis, L. (2009) The Social Worker's Guide to Children and Families Law. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Dickens, J. (2012) Social Work, Law and Ethics. London and New York: Routledge.
Frost, N. and Parton, N. (2009) Understanding Children’s Social Care: Politics, Policy and Practice. London: Sage.
Herring, J., Probert, R. & Gilmore, S. (2012) Great Debates: Family Law. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Pearce, J. & Masson, J. with Bader, K (2011). Just following instructions? The representation of parents in care proceedings. The School of Law, University of Bristol. http://www.bristol.ac.uk/law/research/publications/