UNIT TITLE:                  Training for Family Supporters

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

(Understanding, skills, knowledge to be learned)

(Standards of achievement against which outcomes will be measured)

The learner will be able to:

The learner has achieved this because (s)he can:

1.    Understand the aims and        objectives of the organisation

2.    Recognise the various stages        in a child’s development

3.    Understand the importance of        being an effective        communicator

4.    Recognise equality and        diversity in the work of the        organisation

5.    Understand issues relating to        child protection

6.    Understand the importance of        and assist in health promotion        activities

7.    Understand behaviour        management strategies

8.    Understand what is meant by        community engagement

1.1    Summarise the key target areas of the organisation

1.2    Evaluate the effectiveness of the organisation’s model of working

1.3    Critically examine the objectives from one of the organisation’s key target areas

2.1    Summarise the various stages of a child’s development

2.2    Describe how to support a child’s development

2.3    Compare and contrast the stages of development of at least two children of similar age

3.1    Evaluate at least four personal qualities which enhance your communication skills

3.2    Analyse at least two different situations, from personal experience, where there have been barriers to communication

3.3    Discuss what could have been done to overcome these barriers

4.1    Critically examine at least four ways in which the organisation implements equality and diversity

5.1    Discuss the different types of child abuse

5.2    Discuss the effects that the various forms of abuse may have on children

5.3    Discuss professional responsibilities to child protection

6.1    Discuss the role of health promotion within the organisation

6.2    Design a display or activity which will promote one area of a child’s health

6.3    Compare and evaluate at least two health promotion initiatives

7.1    Examine at least four examples of challenging behaviour

7.2    Discuss factors which may impact on a child’s behaviour

7.3    Evaluate one intervention that would impact on a child’s behaviour

8.1    Discuss the value of community involvement with the organisation

8.2    Critically examine barriers to community engagement

8.3    Evaluate successful examples of community involvement