Assignment 034 Understand the Needs of Children and Young People who are Vulnerable and Experiencing Poverty and Disadvantage Assignment overview Introduction The assignment forUnit 034 asks you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage. The assignment is designed to ensure that by completing all the tasks, you will meet the Learning Outcomes and assessment criteria for Unit 034, Understand the Needs of Children and Young People who are Vulnerable and Experiencing Poverty and Disadvantage.
Tasks There is one task for this assignment to cover all Learning Outcomes. A Evidence of analytical research; Written report or presentation Assignment coverage Task Task name Learning outcomes covered A A Evidence of analytical research; Written report or presentation 1. Understand the factors that may impact on the outcomes and life changes of children and young people 2. Understand how poverty and disadvantage affect children and young people’s development 3. Understand the importance of early intervention for children and young people who are disadvantaged and vulnerable
4. Understand the importance of support and partnership in improving outcomes for children and young people who are experiencing poverty and disadvantage 5. Understand the role of the practitioner in supporting children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage 50 Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce Assignment Guide for Candidates (4227-03/04/05) Assignment 034 Understand the Needs of Children and Young People who are Vulnerable and Experiencing
Poverty and Disadvantage Task A Evidence of analytical research; Written report or presentation For this task, you will research key national and local policies and guidance documents that seek to address poverty, disadvantage and vulnerability of children and young people. Utilising this research, you will then write a report or produce a PowerPoint presentation that discusses the following. 1. The rationale and history for the existence of such policies and guidance documents (Ref. 1. 3, 1. 4) 2.
The effectiveness of these in addressing poverty, disadvantage and vulnerability of children and young people (Ref. 4. 1) 3. What is meant by the term disadvantage? (Ref. 3. 1) 4. What is meant by the term vulnerability? (Ref. 3. 1) 5. How the implementation of these policies at a local level affect children’s development, resilience and self confidence (Ref. 2. 1, 4. 1, 4. 3, 5. 1) 6. Why it is important for practitioners to have high expectations and ambitions for children and young people? (Ref. 2. 1, 5. 1, 5. 2) 7.
The importance of the practitioner as an agent of change and their role as facilitators of positive practice including the development of carers as active participants in children and young peoples’ lives (Ref. 5. 3, 4. 1, 4. 3) 8. The role of early intervention models in improving children and young people’s outcomes and life chances (Ref. 1. 2, 3. 2, 3. 3) 9. The importance of multi-disciplinary working in relation to key strategic activities including the acquisition and maintenance of support services, strategic planning and interfacing with adult services.
(Ref. 4. 1, 4. 2, 4. 4) This task covers all of the Learning Objectives and assessment criteria of Unit 033. Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce Assignment Guide for Candidates (4227-03/04/05) 5 Candidate assessment record Assignment feedback and result sheet Unit number and title Assignment 034 Understand the Needs of Children and Young People who are Vulnerable and Experiencing Poverty and Disadvantage Candidate’s name Enrolment number Assessor’s name Centre number Dates assignment submitted 1st 2nd Tasks 1st Submission Outcome
Pass/Merit/Distinction/Refer Resubmission Outcome Pass/Fail IV Signature if sampled A 52 Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce Assignment Guide for Candidates (4227-03/04/05) Assessor/Tutor feedback to candidate on outcome of assessment Target date and action plan for resubmission (if applicable) Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce Assignment Guide for Candidates (4227-03/04/05) 53 Assessor/Tutor feedback to candidate on outcome of resubmission Date of final assessment decision
I confirm that this assessment has been completed to the required standard and meets the requirements for validity, currency, authenticity and sufficiency Tutor/assessor’s signature Date I confirm that the assignment work to which this result relates, is all my own work Candidate signature Date Internal verifier signature Date 54 Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce Assignment Guide for Candidates (4227-03/04/05)
