A Research Paper on the Impact of Abuse on Children and Young People

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ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES
Summative Assessment
Your assignment must meet the Module Learning Outcomes so:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of abuse on children and young people.
2. Critically examine and analyse the role of different agencies and professionals within the process of safeguarding children and young people.
You are expected to write a 3,500 word critical review of one Serious Case Review/child death inquiry, which identifies common themes of inter-professional roles, risk management and vulnerability
The written assignment should demonstrate an understanding of theoretical explanations for risk and vulnerability of children and young people. It should also critically examine and analyse the role of different agencies and professionals within the process of safeguarding children and young people.
Within the assignment, you should define key terminology as well critically analyse the legislative framework and practice policies which determine professionals’ roles and responsibilities when safeguarding children.
The assignment should demonstrate:
Ensure that you answer the learning outcomes
Correctly referenced
Significant wider reading
Critical reflection
Good presentation
Conceptual clarity
A sustained understandable theme
A considered understanding of relevant material
Emergent skills in theoretical analysis
Clear presentation
Coherent and considered structure
Grammatically correct
MODULE READING LIST
An electronic version of the Reading List is available through the library website Course Resources
Corby, B., Shemmings, D., Wilkins, D., (2012) Child Abuse: An evidence base for confident practice. Maidenhead: Open University Press. (Available as a book and an electronic version).
Coventry Local Safeguarding Children Board (2013) Daniel Pelka – Serious Case Review
Coventry LSCB – Final Overview Report of Serious Case Review Coventry City Council
Department of Education (2015) Working together to safeguard children A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Available online: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/419595/Working_Together_to_Safeguard_Children.pdf
Haringey Local Safeguarding Children Board (2008) Serious Case Review Child A Executive Summary
Horworth, J., (2007) Child Neglect; identification and assessment Basingstoke; Palgrave Macmillan
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/munro-review-of-child-protection-final-report-a-child-centred-system
Kenninson, P., Goodman A (2008) Children as victims Exeter; Learning matters
Laird, S., (2013) Child protection: managing conflict, hostility and aggression. Bristol: Policy
Lawrence, A., (2004) Principles of child protection; management and practice Berkshire; Open University Press
May- Chahal, C., Coleman, S., (2003) Safeguarding children and young people London; Routledge
Munro, E., (2008) Effective Child Protection (2nd ed) London: Sage
Munro, E., (2010) Munro review of child protection systems analysis. Available online:
O’ Hagan, K.,(2006) Identifying Emotional and Psychological abuse; A guide for childcare professionals Berkshire Open University Press
Walker, S., Thurston, C., (2006) Safeguarding children and young people: A guide to integrated practice Dorset RHP
Journals
Ageing and Society
Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Development Oxford: Blackwell Science
Child and Family Social Work Oxford: Blackwell Science
Community Care
The Journal of Mental Health Law and Practice
The Journal of Public Childcare Law and Practice
The Journal of Social Housing Law and Practice
Useful Websites:
http://www.doh.gov.uk
http://www.coventry.gov.uk/social/child/dom/witness
http://www.JRF.org.uk
http://www.sosig.co.uk
http://www.dcsf
Relevant Legislation and Policy will be introduced in Lecture Sessions.