South and City College Birmingham HND Health and Social Care (Edexcel Level 5 Diploma) Unit No. And Title Unit 10 Safeguarding in Health and Social care Semester 2 QCF Level 4 Hand out date 23.01.2017 Hand in Date Task 1-25.03.17 Essay Task 2-06.05.17 Academic Poster Assessor's Name Word count Task 1 (approx.) 1500 Task 2 (approx.) 1000 Unit abstract The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop an understanding of the factors of abuse, and study the working practices and strategies to reduce and prevent its occurrence. The unit enables learners to understand the different types of abuse that can occur within the community. Learners will study the signs of abuse and factors that can contribute towards individuals being vulnerable. This will be followed by identifying legislation and policies that are in place and how professionals work within the guidelines and professional standards to safeguard both practitioners and users of health and social care services. Learners will consider the multi-agency approach and look at the strategies that are in place for all health and social care professionals to work together to minimise occurrences of abuse in health and social care contexts. Finally learners will consider the effectiveness of these working practices and strategies. The learning outcomes and assessment criteria to be assessed in this assignment: Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Task in which the LO and criteria are to be assessed LO1 Understand the factors that contribute to the incidence of abuse and harm to self and others 1.1 explain why particular individuals and groups may be vulnerable to abuse and/or harm to self and others 1.2 review risk factors which may lead to incidence of abuse and/or harm to self and others 1.3 analyse the impact of social and cultural factors on different types of abuse and/or harm to self and others Essay LO2 Understand current legislation, policy and professional involvement regarding abuse in health and social care context 2.1 analyse the strengths and weaknesses in current legislation and policy relating to those vulnerable to abuse 2.2 explain how key professionals are involved in the protection of individuals and groups vulnerable to abuse Essay LO3 Understand working practice and strategies used to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts 3.1 explain existing working practices and strategies designed to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts 3.2 evaluate the effectiveness of working practices and strategies used to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts 3.3 discuss possible improvements to working practices and strategies to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts. Power Point Please refer to the assessment and feedback grid for the merit and distinction criteria to be assessed in this assignment. You are required to submit your work via Turnitin; a receipt will be issued to your email. By submitting your work via Turnitin you are certifying that the work you are presenting has been completed by yourself. Task 1: Hand in date: deadline is Friday 25.03.17 by 23.55 pm! Task 1: Essay- Word Count 1500 (approx.) This assignment covers all aspects of Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 Guidance: For your assignment you will need to understand the factors that contribute to the incidence of abuse and harm to self and others. The assignment must be based on your placement. Please remember not to name your organisation. Introduce your organisation; the service users; and general role of the staff. 1. Explain why particular individuals and groups may be vulnerable to abuse and/or harm to self and others. 2. Review risk factors that may lead to incidence of abuse and/or harm to self and others. 3. Analyse the impact of social and cultural factors on different types of abuse and/or harm to self and others. 4. Analyse the strengths and weaknesses in current legislation and policy relating to those vulnerable to abuse. Decide how successful strategies have been with specific Policies and outcomes. How appropriate is the investigation into recent developments. 5. Explain how key professionals are involved in the protection of individuals and groups vulnerable to abuse. 6. Ensure that confidentiality is maintained throughout your work. 7. Incorporate the Harvard Referencing Style into your work, providing 'in-text' references and a full reference list. 8. Ensure that your work is critical in nature and provide sound evidence to justify your judgements. Task 2: Your power point will be presented for assessment in the timed sessions in class on 11.06.17 Written and verbal feedback will be given Task 2: Power Point- Word Count 1,000 (approx.) This assignment covers all aspects of Learning Outcome 3. Guidance: Produce a Power point demonstrating working practices and strategies used to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts. (See webpage provided for guidance on constructing your poster) Your Power point should include the following: 1. A brief introduction of your placement and the type of service users. 2. Explain existing working practices and strategies designed to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts, specific to your organisation. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of working practices and strategies used to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts. 4. Discuss possible improvements to working practices and strategies to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts. 5. Ensure that your work is critical in nature and provide sound evidence to justify your judgements. 6. Ensure that confidentiality is maintained throughout your work. 7. Incorporate the Harvard Referencing Style into your work, providing 'in-text' references and a full reference list.   South and City College Birmingham HND Health and Social care (Edexcel Level 5 Diploma) Unit10 Safeguarding Student Name: Criteria achieved on this assessment LO1 LO2 LO3 M1 M2 M3 D1 D2 D3 Assessment Title: Assessment 1 of 2 Pass Criteria Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria Feedback LO1 Understand the factors that contribute to the incidence of abuse and harm to self and others 1.1 explain why particular individuals and groups may be vulnerable to abuse and/or harm to self and others 1.2 review risk factors which may lead to incidence of abuse and/or harm to self and others 1.3 analyse the impact of social and cultural factors on different types of abuse and/or harm to self and others LO2 Understand current legislation, policy and professional involvement regarding abuse in health and social care context 2.1 analyse the strengths and weaknesses in current legislation and policy relating to those vulnerable to abuse 2.2 explain how key professionals are involved in the protection of individuals and groups vulnerable to abuse LO3 Understand working practice and strategies used to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts 3.1 explain existing working practices and strategies designed to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts 3.2 evaluate the effectiveness of working practices and strategies used to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts 3.3 discuss possible improvements to working practices and Strategies to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts. Merit Descriptors – In order to achieve a merit grade for this assessment you must: Descriptors Contextualised Criteria Feedback Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions Your essay or power point should identify complex problems related to the process of safeguarding in health and social care contexts, and explore possible solutions to improve upon working practices and minimise abuse in health and social care contexts. Select/Design and apply appropriate methods/techniques Refer to a range of relevant academic sources to justify the viewpoints put forward in your essay. Your power point should be presented in an academic style with references and evaluation of points included. Present and communicate appropriate findings Your essay should be ordered coherently, following the correct structure. Your references should follow the Harvard system, and your writing should be accurate, fluent and engaging.   Distinction Descriptors – In order to achieve a distinction grade for this assessment you must: Descriptors Contextualised Criteria Feedback Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions You should critically evaluate your arguments and justify your conclusions based on an analysis of the research you have undertaken in your essay and power point. Take responsibility for managing and organising activities You should demonstrate independent research by referring to a range of academic sources outside of those mentioned/provided by your tutor, including academic journals. This research should be evident in both your essay and power point. Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking Your conclusions should demonstrate creative ideas that show that you have considered the evidence from your research and applied your own critical evaluation; providing innovative solutions to the existing problems you have identified. General Feedback