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Overview
What you will study
On successful completion of this Safeguarding Children and Young People course offered by The University of Lancashire a student will be able to:
- Critically appraise theories and evidence underpinning service development and practice for safeguarding children.
- Demonstrate enhanced knowledge and skills in improving effective inter-professional and multidisciplinary working in the interests of safeguarding children
- Critically analyse policy, guidance and practice in relation to assessment of need and risk
- Critically evaluate the participation of children and young people in safeguarding service provision
- Demonstrate professional leadership in the practice of safeguarding children by contributing to the advancement of knowledge and evidence based practice of professional colleagues.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Contemporary context
- Policy, guidance and practice in relation to assessment of need and risk
- Professional decision making – evidence from research
- Lessons from serious case reviews and research
- Theoretical approaches to safeguarding
- Outcomes – what are good outcomes for children, what is the evidence base and how can they be assured?
- Evidence base for effective inter-professional child welfare practice in safeguarding children
- Developing strategies for effective Inter-professional/multidisciplinary working
- Staff support and professional development in safeguarding work
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- May (Bespoke options available)
- For further information and to obtain an application form please email the university’s CPD Team.
Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Preston, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This module is aimed at those who wish to develop their knowledge and practice in safeguarding children and young people.
- All candidates need to ensure that they have a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, or evidence of their ability to study at postgraduate level.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Preston
United Kingdom
751 - 1425 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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