1. Students will describe and analyse theories, definitions, indicators and impacts of child abuse and neglect, and social policies related to child protection, children and families.
2. Students will describe the nature and complexity of different contexts in children's lives, how they connect, and their impact on child safety and wellbeing.
3. Students will apply different perspectives to assessment, discussions, reporting, planning, and practice approaches in case studies focused on children, systems, and partnerships.
4. Students will use critical reflection to build child-focused practice through exploring and managing the impact of assumptions and values.
5. Students will demonstrate ways of improving their future practice to ensure it is child-focused, safe, and strengths-based.
6. Students will demonstrate interpersonal communication skills in a variety of conversations and settings.
7. Students will identify their personal communication style and its benefits and limitations.

1. Child abuse and neglect- definitions, theories, risk and protective factors
2. Critical reflection
3. Children & contexts- social ecological model
4. Legislation & policy
5. Reporting and responding to abuse and neglect
6. Out-of-Home Care
7. Strengths perspective
8. Analysis, assessment and planning
9. Tools and skills
10. Group work

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Completion of all first year courses and foundational knowledge about children and child development.
Completion of at least one field placement or practicum where interaction with children, young people or families was a feature.

Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Email Discussion Group
Field Study
Experience Based Learning
Practical
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Workshop

Workshop: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term