SW2S035 - Application of Legislation and Social Policy in Social Work Practice 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SW2S035 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Application of Legislation and Social Policy in Social Work Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Youth, Community and Social Work | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Michelle Culwick, Katie Neil-Taylor | ||
| Module Team: | Michelle Culwick, Bernard Dacey, Katie Neil-Taylor, Owain Jones, Carrie Needs, Harry Woodward | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100503 - social work | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
• Examine how social workers apply the law in their practice with individuals, families, children and young people
• Enable students to gain a theoretical understanding of legislation that underpins their social work practice when working with individuals and families with diverse needs, and within a Welsh context
• Enable students to analyse the legal and policy framework within which social work operates in Wales
Content Summary
This module is designed to build upon the Social Work Law and Social Policy module at level 4.
• Critically consider the law and the way in which it operates to support individuals, families, children and young people.
• Reflect on the application of the law in practice and importantly the social work role in accordance with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 28 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Independent Study | 48 |
| Placement | 90 |
| Directed Study | 10 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Groupwork | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, as applied when working with individuals, children, families and young people |
| LO2 | Critically analyse the legislation with particular emphasis on the students own practice, safeguarding, risk, and consider policy frameworks for Social Workers in Wales |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A critical reflection on the application of legislation on a case study from your PLO. | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Clinical Practice Completion 1 | The portfolio is the primary collation of student evidence of practice set against NOS and CoPP (See Practice Learning handbook) | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 100 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Clinical Practice Completion 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |