FC2S029 - Safeguarding Children and Young People 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 5

Associated Module Information

Module Code: FC2S029
Module Title: Safeguarding Children and Young People
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Health and Social Care
Faculty Sub Group: Health and Social Care
Module Leader: Carrie Needs
Module Team: Deborah Lewis, Jessica Aitken, Rosalind Roberts, Tracey Dobbs, Rebecca James, Andrea Charles, Helen Middleton, Stephanie Cork
First Intended Intake: SEP 2016 Final Year of Intake: 2012
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100456 - childhood studies
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 5
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to:

• Examine how current legislation / Codes of Practice / policies and procedures underpins and supports safeguarding of children and young people.
• Critically reflect on, and evaluate strategies used to empower children and young people to uphold their rights.
Discuss the importance of supporting children and young people’s well-being and resilience.

Content Summary

This module will examine the UK and Welsh Legislative Framework for service provision for safeguarding children and young people. Types and indicators of abuse will be identified and examined. Assessment of risk and referral policies and procedures will be discussed. This will proceed to exploring theoretical perspectives, policies and procedures and research into child abuse, and to include the wider issues surrounding child protection (e-technologies, radicalisation, trafficking and extremism), and enable students to reflect on these. Following this, strategies to support children and young people (child centred approach, voice of the child, anti-bullying week, Flying Start, the importance of multi-agency work). The importance of taking opportunities to demonstrate how resilience is developed and emotional well-being is supported with children and young people

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Seminar 20
Tutorial 4
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 26
Formative Assessment - Independent 26
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Evaluate legislation, policy and practice in relation to safeguarding Children and Young People.
LO2 Reflect on the importance of supporting children and young people’s resilience and well-being

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 Focus on a particular area of concern relating to safeguarding and evaluate the legislation, policy and practice surrounding the chosen area. Reflect on the strategies for supporting children and young people’s resilience and well-being , 0 4000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Essay 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Basarab-Horwarth, J. (2013) Child Neglect: Planning and Intervention. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Blyth, M. (2012) Effective Safeguarding for Children and Young People: What next after Munro? Bristol: Policy Press.

Blyth, M. (2014) Moving on from Munro? Bristol: Policy Press.

Dougles V & Fourie J ( 2021) Safeguarding Children, Young People and Families.1st Edition. London. Sage.

Frost N. (2020) Safeguarding Children and Young People. A guide for professionals working together. London. Sage

Hill, M. (2012) Children’s Services: Working Together. Harlow: Pearson Education.

Kay, J. (2012) Good Practice in the Early Years. London: Continuum.

Keeling J & Goosey D. (2020) Safeguarding Across the Lifespan. London. Sage

Laird, S. (2013) Child Protection: Managing Conflict and Hostility and Aggression. Bristol: Policy.

Lindon, J. (2012) Safeguarding and Child Protection: 0-8 Years: Linking Theory and Practice. London: Hodder Education.

Musgrave J (2017) Supporting Children’s Health & Well-being. London Sage.

Powell, J. (2012) Safeguarding Babies and Young People: A Guide for Early Years Professionals. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Reeves, A. & Amis, K. (2013) Challenges in Counselling: Self-Harm. London: Hodder Education.

Reid, J. (2014) Safeguarding and protecting Children and in the Early Years. London: Routledge.

Rushforth, C. (2012) Safeguarding and Child Protection in the Early Years. London: Practical Pre-school Books.

Scaife, J. (2012) Deciding Children’s Futures: An Expert Guide to Assessments for Safeguarding and Promoting Children’s Welfare in Family Court. London: Routledge.

Tilmouth, T. (2012) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services. London: Hodder.

Veale, F (2013) Early Years for Levels 4 and 5 and the Foundation Degree. London: Hodder Education.

Ward, H. (2012) Safeguarding Babies and Very Young Children from Abuse and Neglect. London: Jessica Kingsley.

Local Safeguarding Children Boards in Wales (2008) All Wales Child Protection Procedures [online] www.awccpp.org.uk