Leadership and Management in Integrated Children's Services
(Dip (PG)) Leadership and Management in Integrated Children's Services
Entry for 2010
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course Aims
At the end of the programme, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they:
1. Have developed a comprehensive understanding of key principles of leadership and management (including the 'Ten Principles of Social Care Management' (Skills for Care)) and have incorporated these into their practice;
2. Have developed a comprehensive understanding of how to ensure their leadership and management practice promotes improved health, safety and wellbeing for children, young people, their families and carers, in line with guidance and standards set out in the 'Every Child Matters - Five Outcomes for Children', 'Championing Children', the Common Core of Skills & Knowledge for the Children's Workforce and the National Service Framework
3. Are able to critically evaluate, against the Generic Management and Leadership Standards set by the Management and Leadership Centre, their capacity to manage, support, mentor and develop staff, manage risk, and to plan and implement strategies for workforce development with multi-agency networks and professional and/or inter-professional teams;
4. Can systematically use relevant and up-to-date research evidence, reflection, critical analysis and independent critical judgement to inform leadership and management interventions and decisions;
5. Meet the academic standards for M level in the QAA framework.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the programme, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they:
1. Have developed a comprehensive understanding of key principles of leadership and management (including the 'Ten Principles of Social Care Management' (Skills for Care)) and have incorporated these into their practice;
2. Have developed a comprehensive understanding of how to ensure their leadership and management practice promotes improved health, safety and wellbeing for children, young people, their families and carers, in line with guidance and standards set out in the 'Every Child Matters - Five Outcomes for Children', 'Championing Children', the Common Core of Skills & Knowledge for the Children's Workforce and the National Service Framework
3. Are able to critically evaluate, against the Generic Management and Leadership Standards set by the Management and Leadership Centre, their capacity to manage, support, mentor and develop staff, manage risk, and to plan and implement strategies for workforce development with multi-agency networks and professional and/or inter-professional teams;
4. Can systematically use relevant and up-to-date research evidence, reflection, critical analysis and independent critical judgement to inform leadership and management interventions and decisions;
5. Meet the academic standards for M level in the QAA framework.
For information on the composition of this course please see either the on-line Undergraduate prospectus for undergraduate related courses or the on-line Postgraduate prospectus for postgraduate related courses.
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