Child Protection and Complex Child Care (ref. M22)
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Thursday 22 March from 6.15pm - 8.00pm
Thursday 14 June from 6.15pm - 8.00pm
To make a reservation please contact the Course Administrator
Child Protection Post Munro (download document)
This programme offers a distinctive approach to developing skills in working with highly complex child care cases and child protection.
Who is this course for?
The course is open to all professionals working with child protection and complex child care cases, in either the statutory or voluntary sector. This multidisciplinary context enriches the learning environment as it enables professionals to examine theoretically and experientially, how and why difficulties can arise in professional networks, and how to improve communication across organisations.
Aims
This is a multidisciplinary programme designed to provide professionals with the opportunity to work together in developing their knowledge and skiThe PG Dip/MA Child Protection and Complex Child Care provides a clear conceptual framework with which to understand the complex dynamics in families, including the dynamics of violence and abuse, and how to build relationships with troubled families. The approach to learning combines lectures, with the opportunity to work in small groups which focus on the student’s professional experience. The disturbance inherent in many complex cases can make it very difficult for practitioners to make sense of what they are seeing and feeling and by implication of really knowing the lived experience of the child, parent or family. The small groups provide an environment in which to critically reflect on such complex cases, including the student’s emotional response, and to develop an understanding of what is happening. This process enables students to develop confidence and skill in their professional judgement and decision making. The teaching team consists of experienced clinicians who are actively working with children and their families which ensures our teaching is informed not only by theory and research but also an ongoing engagement with the realities of practice.
Content/Teaching components
Teaching and learning takes place in a multidisciplinary and small group context.
In the first year the candidates' professional experience is the basis for much of the learning.
In the second year candidates undertake a clinical placement in the Tavistock Centre.
In the third year candidates undertake a small scale research project.
Student feedback
"I use my learning daily at work as it is fundamentally influencing and improving my social work practice, as well as my management of the team"
Closing date
Application deadline: 30 June 2012
Professional accreditation
The programme has been validated by the GSCC for the Higher Specialist and Advanced Award in Social Work (Children, Young People and Families).
Time commitment
Year 1: Mondays 10am to 6pm (academic dates on website)
Year 2: Thursdays 9am to 5pm
Year 3: half a day monthly on Thursday afternoon and supervision
