EA3S008 - Professional Multiagency Collaboration 01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | EA3S008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Multiagency Collaboration | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Alison Murphy | ||
| Module Team: | Claire Pescott, Jodie Trotman, Ghazzala Begum, Hilary Morgan, Tanya Gordon | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2016 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100463 - early years education | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2016 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To further explore the concept of family and its complexity in the diverse world of children and young people.
To examine communication models and professional values and their effective application in a multidisciplinary team.
To analyse the development of services and policy initiatives (including health) for children, young people, families within statutory, private and independent sectors.
Content Summary
Theories and concepts of family
Models of parenting
The role of the family in supporting children’s learning
Models of partnerships between families and settings
Early years policy initiatives
Parental support
Home learning environment
Communicating with families
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Safeguarding and protecting children within a legislative, policy and multi-agency work
Professional roles in the early years
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Work based learning | 32 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse the concept of family and its relevance in the diverse world of children and young people. |
| LO2 | Critically analyse the development of services and policy initiatives for children, young people and families within an identified sector. |
| LO3 | Evaluate the role of effective communication and professional values within multiagency teams. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | e.g. The child should be at the centre of all collaborative work. Outline the ways in which one of the stakeholders involved in working with children and their families strives to achieve this focus. Identify the benefits and challenges that present themselves in achievement of this goal. | 10 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | e.g. A range of policies have driven the development of collaborative working across a range of services. Critically discuss the benefits and barriers that affect the implementation of collaborative practices, with particular reference to partnerships with parents. Review current literature and relevant policy documentation and use examples from practice to support your discussion. Make recommendations where appropriate, that may support practice. | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |