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Further to partnership with allied healthcare sector this module delivery entitled ‘Children and Family Studies’ is proposed on a part time bases.

Part time delivery of this minor award (Level 6) to Resource and Family s...

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Further to partnership with allied healthcare sector this module delivery entitled ‘Children and Family Studies’ is proposed on a part time bases.

Part time delivery of this minor award (Level 6) to Resource and Family support staff in Donegal, Leitrim Sligo catchment areas. Potentially of interest to other allied health care professionals including PHN, community and special needs / school support staff.

Description:
This module focuses on concepts of family studies, family support and family policy, exploring different family structures, the changing family and the developing parent-child relationship.

Module Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

Express and describe the nature and content of family studies and family support.

Define varying family structures and impacts on the developing child

Discuss the role of EY/HSC professionals in responding to diversity of family forms

Describe the parent-child relationship and how it changes over time and analyse how EY/HSC services provide family support and intervention

Discuss strategies to promote parental involvement

Describe the internal and external partnerships relevant to EY/HSC services.

Discuss legislation and regulations relevant to families.