Unit name | Contemporary Law and Policy for Child Welfare Services |
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Unit code | SPOL30025 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Dugdale |
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 develop 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.
3000 word written assignment, critically analysing a 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/