LC3S335 - The Law Relating to Children 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC3S335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Law Relating to Children | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Hayley Brain | ||
| Module Team: | Holly Evans, Clare Lewis, Ayesha Fulat | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will provide students with an introduction to the law relating to children.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to;
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the law relating to children;
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the social and political context within which law relating to children operates.
3. Analyse, evaluate and apply the law relating to children.
Content Summary
The module examines the law relating to children in general and will cover the following indicative content:
• Criminal laws relating to children e.g. abduction, child cruelty, FGM, sexual offences.
• Child protection (wardship, care, supervision, secure accommodation, adoption)
• Children’s Rights (domestic and international)
• Children in conflict with the law (youth court and juvenile justice)
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 40 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence detailed and accurate knowledge of the law relating to children and the social and political context within which those laws operate. |
| LO2 | Analyse, evaluate and apply laws relating to children and to present information in a comprehensible and accessible manner and in a manner that meets relevant academic conventions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | Time Constrained Assessment with a range of questions in the area of the law relating to children. 48 hours duration. | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Presentation with audio recording on an key issue or debate in the law relating to children. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |