Social Care with Families Level 4
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Advanced
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
120h
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
If you want to develop your knowledge of Social Care with Families so that you can embark on a rewarding career or you are already working in a related field and want to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you.
Social care professionals who work specifically with children and families often provide guidance and support, counselling and supervisory services to families facing difficulties for various reasons. These social care workers collaborate with teachers, lawyers, police and medical professionals to provide quality care to families and children.
The Distance Learning Social Care with Families course is a fully comprehensive course and will give you a full understanding of key issues working within a social care environment including legislation and legal processes, such as adoption, care orders and court processes related to family social care.
Important information
Documents
- Social Care with Families Level 4.pdf
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
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Subjects
- Social care
- Social care with families
- Child care
- Child Protection
- Parenting
- Support
- Assessor
- Residential Care
- Social Worker
- Negligence
Teachers and trainers (1)
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Distance Learning Provider
A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
Course programme
Modules
Unit 1: Children and Childhood
- Defining childhood
- Family systems
- The needs and rights of children
- Parenting
Unit 2: Supporting Families
- Defining support
- Examining current children's acts
- How support works in practice
- The need assessment framework
Unit 3: Attachment, Separation and Cared-for Children
- Attachment
- Bowlby's theory
- Disruption of attachment (Maternal deprivation hypothesis)
- Separation
- Corporate parenting
- Types of care - Fostering, adoption and residential care
Unit 4: Child Abuse and Child Protection
- Defining abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Physical abuse
- Neglect
- Referral
- Protecting children
- Child protection preparation
- The Cleveland Report
Unit 5: Assessment and Planning
- Assessment starting points
- Common assessment framework (CAF)
- Planning
Unit 6: Legal Responsibilities, Processes and Procedures
- What is family law?
- The Children and Family Court Advisory Service (CAFCASS)
- The Family Proceedings Court (FPC)
- Roles of court personnel
- Court reports and evidence
- Skills related to court procedures
Additional information
Social Care with Families Level 4