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

Reading List

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Thompson, N. (2011) Effective Communication: A Guide for the People Professions. London: Palgrave

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http://www.wales.nhs.uk/page.cfm?pid=733 Access to a range of documents regarding health, the NHS and partnership with other organisations.

Social care Institute for Excellence: www.scie.org.uk/publications

Social care Institute for Excellence – E learning resources: Communication skills http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/elearning/communicationskills/index.asp

http://www.wales.gov.uk/themesmakingconnection/content/learning-public-service-excellence-e.pdf National strategy for developing excellence in public services.

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The Children’s Commissioner for Wales’ Clywch report available from: http://www.childcomwales.org.uk.