Social Care with Families Level 4
- Course Code: OSC514
- Award Level 4, Similar to - NVQ Level 4
Pursue your career in Social Care with Families, from home!
- Learn all there is to know about a rewarding career in Social Care with Families.
- Develop critical evaluative skills through studying the key areas of legislation and legal processes, such as adoption, care orders and court processes related to family social care.
All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email and post.
There is up to one year to complete this course, so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.
Achieve your dream career and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!
Course Content
Unit 1: Children and Childhood
- Defining childhood
- Family systems
- The needs and rights of children
- Parenting
Unit 2: Supporting Families
- Defining support
- Examining current children's acts
- How support works in practice
- The need assessment framework
Unit 3: Attachment, Separation and Cared-for Children
- Attachment
- Bowlby's theory
- Disruption of attachment (Maternal deprivation hypothesis)
- Separation
- Corporate parenting
- Types of care - Fostering, adoption and residential care
Unit 4: Child Abuse and Child Protection
- Defining abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Physical abuse
- Neglect
- Referral
- Protecting children
- Child protection preparation
- The Cleveland Report
Unit 5: Assessment and Planning
- Assessment starting points
- Common assessment framework (CAF)
- Planning
Unit 6: Legal Responsibilities, Processes and Procedures
- What is family law?
- The Children and Family Court Advisory Service (CAFCASS)
- The Family Proceedings Court (FPC)
- Roles of court personnel
- Court reports and evidence
- Skills related to court procedures
Assessment
This course is assessed by a series of written assignments which are marked and returned by your tutor. There is no external examination required.
Course Duration
Students may start at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take around 100 hours of study to complete.
Study Method
Students receive a course manual, assignments and a study guide, plus full tutor support by email. We also supply you with a stationery pack and study bag. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.
Qualification
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 4 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).
This award has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners' and employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
Course Questions and Answers
Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?
You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course. Students may wish to study a level 3 social care course before taking this level 4 course, but this is not a requirement.
Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?
We provide you with a full 12 months to complete your home learning course, and this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace without the pressure of tight deadlines. This course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.
Q: What is included in the cost of my course?
- Student record bag
- Pen
- Mouse mat
- Study guide
- Comprehensive study notes
- Personal tutor support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Accreditation
Q: Do I have to sit an exam?
No. Your certification is issued based on your coursework alone.
Q: Are there any additional costs?
No, everything you need is included in the price! We even send a stationery pack and bag out to you.
Q: How do I get my work assessed?
You will send your work back to your personal course tutor, who will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your certification.
Q: What do I do if I still have questions?
For further information please contact us.
