Title

Understand how to support positive outcomes for children and young people

Type

Knowledge

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

Potential Evidence

1

Understand how the social, economic and cultural environment can impact on the outcomes and life chances of children and young people

1.1

Explain the impact of poverty on outcomes and life chances for children and young people

Showcasing your knowledge: –

Tutor marked assignment – one of:

a) Assessment Pack

b) Resource Pack                      

c) Essay

All Assignments MUST use and be submitted with an appropriate referencing system

Professional Discussion

E-learning

Prior Learning / Certificates

Learning Journal

1.2

Identify the impacts of social and cultural factors on the lives of children and young people

1.3

Explain how the personal choices and experiences available to children and young people can impact on their outcomes and life chances

2

Understand how those working with children and young people can support positive outcomes

2.1

Identify positive outcomes for children and young people that residential childcare services aim to achieve

2.2

Explain the importance of active participation of children and young people in decisions affecting their lives

2.3

Explain the importance of designing services around the needs of children and young people

2.4

Explain how to support children and young people to make personal choices according to their needs and abilities

2.5

Explain how social pedagogy aims to support positive outcomes for children and young people

2.6

Explain why it is important for practitioners to have high expectations of and ambitions for all children and young people

3

Understand how disability can impact on positive outcomes and life chances for children and young people

3.1

Explain the impact disability can have on positive outcomes and life chances of children and young people

3.2

Explain the importance of positive attitudes towards disability

3.3

Explain how the social model of disability shapes attitudes and approaches to support positive outcomes

3.4

Describe support available for children and young people with disabilities