1.1 Summarise theoretical approaches to group living for children and young people in residential childcare Unit Brief Unit 507 Lead and manage group living in residential childcare UAN:
L/506/7591
Unit level:
5
Credit value:
4
GLH:
31
Unit aim:
This unit provides the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage group living in residential childcare
Relationship to NOS:
SCDLMCB7
Endorsed by
Skills for Care and Development and Department for Education
Assessment type:
Portfolio of evidence
Learning outcome The learner will:
LO1 Understand current theoretical frameworks for group living for children and young people
Assessment criteria The learner can:
AC1.1 Summarise theoretical approaches to group living for children and young people in residential childcare
AC1.2 Summarise theories about how the physical environment can support well-being in a group setting
Learning outcome The learner will:
LO2 Understand the current legal, policy and rights frameworks for children and young people in group living
Assessment criteria The learner can:
AC2.1 Explain the legislative, policy and rights frameworks that underpin group living for children and young people
AC2.2 Analyse the impact of legislation, policy and regulation on group living for children and young people
Learning outcome The learner will:
LO3 Be able to support positive outcomes in a group living environment
Assessment criteria The learner can:
AC3.1 Analyse how group living can support positive outcomes for children and young people
AC3.2 Explain how ethos and culture in a group living environment influence the well-being of children and young people
AC3.3 Support team members to understand group dynamics within the group living environment
AC3.4 Use different approaches to resolve conflicts and tensions in group living
AC3.5 Work with others to support children or young people to maintain and develop relationships within and beyond the group living environment
AC3.6 Work with children or young people and others to ensure the physical environment supports positive outcomes
Range AC3.6 Others may include:
Family members
Team members
Advocates
Other professionals
Learning outcome The learner will:
LO4 Be able to lead the planning, implementation and review of group living activities for children and young people
Assessment criteria The learner can:
AC4.1 Support team members to plan and implement group living activities that meet the needs, preferences and aspirations of children or young people
AC4.2 Implement systems to ensure children or young people are central to decisions about their daily group living activities
AC4.3 Support team members to understand how daily living activities can be used to develop attachment and positive relationships
AC4.4 Work with children or young people and others to review group living activities
Learning outcome The learner will:
LO5 Be able to manage work schedules and patterns to maintain a positive environment for group living
Assessment criteria The learner can:
AC5.1 Evaluate the effects of work schedules and patterns on a group living environment
AC5.2 Review the effectiveness of own management of work schedules and patterns in maintaining a positive group living environment
AC5.3 Recommend changes to work schedules and patterns as a result of evaluation