4B035E - Understanding Child and Adolescent Wellbeing 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4B035E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Understanding Child and Adolescent Wellbeing | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Interventions | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Psychology | ||
| Module Leader: | Klara Price | ||
| Module Team: | Victoria Markham, Emily Groves, Sarah Taylor, Alexis Jones, Kirsty Richards | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
1. To develop students’ understanding of research, policies, and practices that support the wellbeing and positive outcomes of children and young people at global, national and local levels.
2. To encourage students to recognise and explain factors that impact child and adolescent wellbeing.
Content Summary
Interested in understanding what shapes the wellbeing of children and young people? This module will give you the full picture!
In this module, you'll dive into the research, policies, and practices that support the wellbeing of children and young people. From the health, social, and environmental factors that impact wellbeing, to the strategies used to promote positive outcomes, you’ll explore what affects children and young people today.
You will be introduced to wellbeing models and frameworks as well as some risk and protective factors that shape children’s and young people’s wellbeing such as diet and nutrition, family, friends, and social media.
But that’s not all! You’ll also take a global, national, and local look at children’s and young people’s wellbeing:
· How international goals, like the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, aim to improve prosperity for people;
· Key reports, like the Children’s Society’s Good Childhood Report (UK), that shapes national wellbeing strategies; and
· The Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, which informs the wellbeing approach in Wales.
By the end of this module, you’ll not only understand the factors that influence children and young people’s wellbeing, but also gain insight into the real-world strategies being used to make a positive impact.
Ready to dive in and learn what makes a difference to wellbeing of children and young people? This module sets you up to be part of the change.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 56 |
| Guided Study | 10.5 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Independent self-directed learning | 173.5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 116 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain children and young people’s wellbeing in the context of research, policy and practice at global, national and local levels. |
| LO2 | Describe factors that impact child and adolescent wellbeing. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice 1 | Student Choice; Asynchronous Assessment; Student Choice | 20 | 3500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |