Module Details

Module Code: PRTC
Module Title: School-Age Childcare Practice
Title: School Age Childcare Practice
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Susan Barnes
Domains:  
Module Description: The purpose of this module is to enable learners to appreciate the provision of school age childcare in the totality of the child’s relaxation, socialisation, learning and development. The organisation of a service for school age children will be explored in the context of the National Quality Guideline for School Age Childcare Services.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the role of School Age Childcare in relation to children’s relaxation, socialisation, learning and development.
LO2 Analyse the role of national policies in supporting the inclusion of children’s voice in the provision and organisation of School Age Childcare practice.
LO3 Explain the influence and application of the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016 and The National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services on practice
LO4 Plan and evaluate a range of activities that might be provided for children attending a School Age Childcare setting
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Role of School Age Childcare in relation to children’s development
• Defining School Age Childcare in Ireland • With regard to middle childhood (children 6-14 years): o developmental characteristics of children o friendships in middle childhood o wellbeing, self-regulation and emotional literacy o imagination and creativity • Use of everyday spaces – linked to Article 12 UNCRC
The inclusion of children’s voice in School Age Childcare Practice
• UN convention on the rights of the child • Consideration of the Report of Consultations with Children on After-school Care • Consideration of the Action Plan on School Age Childcare
Child Care Act 1991 Regulations 2016 & The National Quality Guidelines
• Thorough consideration of the current regulations with regard to School Age Childcare • Thorough consideration of the National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services; with particular regard to Key Principles and collaborative partnerships with parents, families, and communities
Plan and evaluate a range of relevant activities
In a simulated practice setting, and using a problem-based learning strategy, consider the assessment task during class contact time, drawing together previous learning in this module and on supervised professional placement.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Learners will be invited to plan for the opening of a School Age Childcare setting in simulation. They will be asked to plan a week’s activity giving a rationale for each decision made. This will be assessed as a small group activity (3 learners)
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 6.73 101
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 7.13 107
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2017), Report of Consultations with Children on After-school Care, Government Publications., Dublin.
  • Department of Children and Youth Affairs and Department of Education and Skills. (2017), Action Plan on School Age Childcare, The Stationery Office, Dublin.
  • Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2020), National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services Guidelines, Components and Elements, Government Publications, Dublin.
  • Sue Dockett. (2019), Listening to Children's Advice about Starting School and School Age Care (Towards an Ethical Praxis in Early Childhood), 1st. Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon, [ISBN: 0815352441].
  • National Children's Office. (2004), Ready, Steady, Play. A National Play Policy, The Stationery Office, Dublin.
  • National Parents' Council - Primary. Homework, National Parents' Council Primary, Dublin.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Journals, Relevant and recent journal research articles in the area accessed through the Institute’s Library Service..
  • Conference proceedings from recent relevant local, national and international conferences. Conference.
This module does not have any other resources
Discussion Note: