BA (Hons) Young People, Family and Community

Module: 4CF011

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of development during the life course, with a particular focus on child and young person development. You will explore a variety of research and literature relevant to aspects of human development. You will also examine the influence of wider environmental factors such as poverty and also the role of the family and how these can affect the lives of children and young people. As part of your learning you will gain knowledge of societal and political factors, such as race, class, culture and gender and how these can impact on the ways children and young people live and learn in different communities.

Module: 4CF010

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module provides you with the opportunity to consolidate and extend your knowledge by exploring further literature and research relating to community development. Our communities make a big difference to the quality of our lives, supporting social connections, and making us feel valued. As part of your learning on this module you will be able to extend your knowledge about issues that influence communities, such as social policy, social justice, inequalities, diversity and disadvantage. You will also be able to increase your understanding of community work in practice in terms of promoting social support networks and building community resilience and self-organisation through community-led engagement.

Module: 4CF015

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module seeks to introduce you to different concepts about what a community is and how it can be defined. Community can mean a group of people that have and share common interests with each other and by drawing on research and literature you will explore the idea that a community can take many forms, such as family, schools, neighbourhoods we live in or in virtual spaces through social media. You will also examine what makes a community and that despite having commonalities communities can be very diverse in terms of norms, religion, values and customs. As part of your learning on this module you will develop your understanding of what community involvement looks like in terms of people participating and sharing ideas within a community and the benefits this can bring.

Module: 4CF004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module introduces you to a range of theoretical concepts to explore what ‘childhood’ means in modern society. By exploring the interactions between children, young people, families and society, you will consider how the concept of ‘family’, and family practices, are shaped by wider social influences and social policy. In this module you will also explore the the ways in which a family is seen as a ‘haven’, and children as ‘happy and innocent’, match the reality of children and young people’s lives. You will engage with issues that focus on living in a society where diversity and inclusion are key to community harmony and how social policy interventions can affect life chances.

Module: 4CF003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module supports you in engaging with different perspectives on power, rights, diversity and inclusion in relation to supporting children, young people and families. When developing your own knowledge and understanding, you will also consider what constitutes inclusive practice and equity within our society. By drawing upon research and literature you will be able to recognise and understand the importance of challenging inequalities when working with children, young people and families. Therefore you will have the opportunity to reflect on your own learning of inclusion, diversity and power relationships which will enhance your practice when supporting children, young people and families.

Module: 4CF005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

As part of your learning on this module you will be introduced to current debates around safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. You will be encouraged to explore how policy, legislation and research evidence inform safeguarding practice. You will also consider the roles and responsibilities of all professionals to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults, and as part of this you will be encouraged to reflect on how professionals need to work together. You will explore how risk is managed and how families are supported by multi-agency teams, to ensure the well-being of all children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Module: 5ED002

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

Research is not just for researchers: as active members of our profession, and indeed society, we all are affected by the research of others. Learning how to conduct your own research gives insight and understanding into such work, and improves your skills as a scholar and as a practitioner. This module prepares you for a successful personal research dissertation in level 6. You will be introduced to a range of techniques and theories on how to gather information, make sense of it, and report it in an effective way.

Module: 5CF014

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will enable you to critically examine theories, concepts and ideas relating to group work and consider their application when working with individuals in different groups, such as professionals, children, young people and their families. You will learn how important group work skills are becoming as methods for learning and supporting people to live better lives. You will be able to develop your knowledge and understanding of different issues associated to group work. These issues include, power relationships, communication skills, and group dynamics. This module makes explicit the knowledge and skills essential to effective group work for practice. Your learning on this module will provide you with the opportunity to develop your employability skills when working with individuals and groups. These include your mentoring and coaching skills, working as an advocate, managing group interactions, leadership and conflict resolution strategies.

Module: 5CF006

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module gives you the opportunity to undertake a placement in a area relevant to an aspect of your professional practice building on your previous experiences of working with babies, young children and families. You will have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge of the current curriculum (for babies and young children birth to eight) and policy requirements in early years settings and how these are applied in practice. You will also observe and evaluate an aspect of children’s learning and development and you will use research and literature to inform your reflective practice skills in terms of your personal and professional learning.

Module: 5CF017

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

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This module will enhance your knowledge and understanding of the role of the practitioner when working with children, young people and families. You will explore and show critical understanding on the impact of adverse childhood experiences and other social issues that may affect young lives

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