Safeguarding Children: Building Effective Health Visiting Practice

You are required to have the ability to study at degree level (minimum academic level SCQF Level 9).

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

• IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
• IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

You will:

1. Apply critical knowledge and understanding of current theories, policy, legislation and research to assess and safeguard the needs and promote the rights of children and families in diverse and changing contexts acknowledging the links between global and national socio-economic and political strategies.

2. Critically evaluate the effects of trauma on child development and parenting skills working in partnership with children and families affected to strengthen their resilience.

3. Critically explore the skills required to lead on the identification of vulnerable children and families and deliver and co-ordinate interventions to promote and safeguard children's health and wellbeing.

4. Critically analyse the application of clinical and actuarial tools to inform professional judgement and the decision-making process and improve outcomes for children and families.

5. Evaluate your practice in communicating with children, parents/carers and professionals including the use of digital and other modalities to safeguard the needs of children and families in diverse contexts.

This module utilises a blended approach to teaching and learning to stimulate critical discussion and enhance learning, generate deeper understanding and foster the development of graduate attributes. The learning and teaching activities are varied and are aligned to the intended learning outcomes. They include:

• Lectures
• Group work activities
• Online discussions
• Podcasts
• e-learning activities
• Independent study

You’ll have the opportunity to attend a masterclass delivered by expert and keynote speakers providing real world experience and up to date research which will enable you to apply theoretical learning from the module content to key topics that reflect public health priorities.

The module will be assessed by means of a 100% individual assignment.

You will be required to complete a 3000-word case study.

Alison Hackett

This module supports the development of a wide range of skills including critical thinking and writing, advanced personal organisation, planning and evaluation skills, and advanced communication skills.