Unit name | Assessment, Risk and Decision-making |
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Unit code | SPOL30024 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Dendy Platt |
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 is designed to examine current research and theoretical knowledge related to the assessment of children and families and its application to practice. It 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.
A reflective assignment (3000 words) critically analysing a piece of complex assessment work, supported by documentary evidence from the practice context; and Assessment through observation of a relevant aspect of the student’s practice by a practice assessor. This assessment will be based on criteria linked to the Professional Capabilities Framework.
The assignment will be marked and graded. The observation of practice will be assessed on a Pass/Fail basis; all practice-based elements of the assessment are must-pass but zero-weighted. Both pieces of work must be passed to gain the credit points for the Unit.
Barlow J., Fisher J. & Jones D. (2012), Systematic Review of Models of Analysing Significant Harm. London: Department for Education.
Calder, MC (ed) (2008) Risk Assessment in Safeguarding Children. Lyme Regis: Russell House Publishing
Holland, S. Child and Family Assessment in Social Work Practice. London: Sage. 2nd edition. Horwath J. (ed) (2009), The Child’s World: The Comprehensive Guide to Assessing Children in Need. London & Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 2nd edition
Turney, D. Platt, D., Selwyn, J & Farmer, E. (2012) Improving Child and Family Assessments: Turning research into practice. London & Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Wade, J. Biehal, N., Farrelly, N & Sinclair, I (2011) Caring for Abused and Neglected Children: Making right decisions for reunification or long-term care. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.