Program Overview

Safeguarding Children in an International Context

Course Overview

This module enables the candidates to explore safeguarding children in a comparative context and develop their own expertise in international safeguarding.

Course Details

• Module Code: SW4035
• Credits: 20 Credits at Level 7
• Duration: 15 weeks (1 semester), plus self-directed study
• Delivery: Online learning
• Study Mode: Part time
• Campus: Online Only
• Start Date: January

Aims and Objectives

• Critically appraise theories and evidence underpinning service development and practice for safeguarding children in an international setting
• Critically review current practice in light of evidence from research
• Demonstrate enhanced understanding and knowledge of 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
• Demonstrate critical reflection and enhanced knowledge of professional decision making and skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding children in a comparative international context

Topics Covered

• The contemporary context of safeguarding children in an international context
• The impact of parenting in adversity on the safeguarding of children
• Policy, guidance and practice in relation to assessment of need and risk
• Developing strategies for effective Inter-professional / multidisciplinary working
• Global perspectives on the notion of the vulnerable child
• Current international policy and government drivers – comparative international approaches
• Comparative international law including case law, global human rights, advocacy

Entry Requirements

• Relevant undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, or evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level

Fees and Funding

Please visit our fees and finance pages for further information.

Progression Pathways

This module is also a core module (mandatory module) on the MSc Safeguarding in an International Context

Learning Environment

This course is delivered online weekly over 15 weeks (1 semester), plus self-directed study.

Industry Links

The School has worked closely with some of the key local statutory and independent employers in the development of this module. The learning from this module can be used to requirements for continuing professional development and continuing education.

Assessment

The assessment will be an essay.

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• Childhood in Law & Welfare, Short Course
• Global Perspectives on Children’s Participation, Short Course
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• ILM Level 3 Award in Management of Volunteers
• ILM Level 7 Award or Certificate in Leadership & Management
• Introduction to Social Research, Short Course
• Leading & Inspiring Through Professional Supervision, Short Course
• Responding to Contemporary Issues in Social Work & Social Care, Short Course
• Return to Social Work, Short Course
• Safeguarding Children & Young People, Short Course
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