Assessment Title: A critical evaluation of an evidenced based parenting intervention programme in practice- FAMILY NURSE PARTNERSHIP 3000 WORDS
LEARNING OUTCOMES
2: Use the evidence base to critically justify, evaluate and apply strategies including a strengths based approach to support positive parenting in respect of children’s physical, cognitive and / or social-emotional development.
3: Critically analyse the challenges faced by families who have complex needs and your profession in working with such families, suggesting how families’ engagement with the services available to them may be enhanced.
4: Give a critical justification for professional supervision at global, national, professional and local levels, critically reflecting on the concept of accountability in family work and identifying areas for personal development.

Assignment Brief:
Introduction (15%)

In your essay identify:
The rationale for Early Intervention to promote child health and development with reference to evidence based parenting programmes. Select for critical evaluation either a parenting programme used within your professional setting OR a programme with potential for use within that setting.

Critical evaluation (50%)
Provide a critical account of the theoretical basis (e.g. social learning theory) and evidence base in support of the programme, including factors that maximise the beneficial impact of the programme for parents and children. Include reference to the difference between strength and deficit based approaches to contemporary parenting.

Discussion and reflection (30%)
Reflect upon the multiple accountabilities involved in family work and propose how you will meet these as part of your professional development. Discuss the contribution of supervision to meeting the personal and professional challenges you may experience in promoting positive parenting.

Summary and conclusion (5%)
Summarise the main points from your essay and formulate recommendations for evidence based parenting and your own professional development.

Websites
Effective provision of pre-school education (EPPE)
http://www.incredibleyearswales.co.uk/
www.beginbeforebirth.org
www.literacytrust.org.uk
www.solutions-research.co.uk
www.communicationhelppoint.org.uk
www.talktoyourbaby.org.uk
www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk
www.foundationyears.org.uk
www.4children.org.uk
www.C4EO.org.uk
www.parentinguk.org
http://www.peal.org.uk
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Recommended Reading

Department of Children Schools and Families. (2008) Better Communication. An Action Plan. London: DCSF.

Department of Children, Families and Schools. (2010) Early Intervention: Securing Good Outcomes. London: DCFS.

Department of Health. (2009) Healthy Child Programme. Pregnancy and the First Five Years of Life. London: Produced by COI for the Department of Health.

Department of Health. (2010) Maternity and Early Years. Making a Good Start to Family Life. London: DH.

Department of Health. (2010) Achieving Equity and Excellence for Children. London: Produced by COI for the Department of Health.

Department of Health. (2011) No Health Without Mental Health. Supporting Document – The Economic Case for Improving Efficiency and Quality in Mental Health. London: Department of Health.

Department of Health and Department for Education. (2011) Supporting Families in the Foundation Years. www.education.gov.uk/publications. [ 10 September 2011]

Gerhardt, S. (2004) Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby’s Brain. London: Routledge.

HM Government. (2011) No Health Without Mental Health. London:
Produced by COI for the Department of HealthKennedy, I. (2010) Getting it Right for Children and Young people.
Overcoming Cultural Barriers in the NHS so as to Meet their Needs.
London: Produced by COI for the Department of Health.

Lexmond, J., Bazalgette, L. & Margo, J. (2011) The Home Front. www.demos.co.uk . [10 May 2011]

Shonkoff, J. & Phillips, D. (2000) From Neurons to Neighbourhoods.
The Science of early Childhood Development. Washington DC:
National Academy Press.

Smith, P.K., Cowie, H. & Blades, M. (2003) Understanding Children’s Development. 4th ed. London: Blackwell Publishing.

Sunderland, M. (2006) The Science of Parenting. London: Dorking Kingsley.

Tickell, C. (2011) The Early Years: Foundations for Life, Health and Learning. London: The Department of Education.

Tickell, C. (2011) The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Review. Report on the Evidence. London: Department of Education.