K/601/7047 explain the statutory responsibilities placed on organisations towards families and children who are in need.

Support parents with disabilities

Unit aim

This unit is aimed at those who work in wide range of settings. The unit provides knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to the different issues involved in supporting parents with disabilities to bring up their children. It covers legislation, policies and guidance, types of support, barriers commonly faced by parents with a disability, developing positive working relationships with parents and working in partnership with others. Although the unit focuses on the need of the parent it also highlights the needs of the child(ren).

Outcome 1 Understand the legislative and policy frameworks that underpins good practice in the support of parents with disabilities..

1. outline the policy, legislation and guidance relevant to supporting individuals with disabilities to have children and bring them up in a safe and nurturing environment.

2. explain the statutory responsibilities placed on organisations towards families and children who are in need.

Outcome 2 Understand the support parents with disabilities may need..

1. explain the support provided by adults and childrens services to a family receiving support from both.

2. explain the ways in which independent advocates can play an important role in the support of parents with disabilities.

3. explain the benefits of providing support to families at the earliest stage possible.

Outcome 3 Support parents with disabilities.

The learner can:

1. assess the needs, strengths and preferences of the parent(s) and child(ren) to form the basis of any support.

2. develop flexible support strategies to meet families needs at the different stages of the childs development.

3. implement support strategies to meet families needs.

4. evaluate support strategies to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the family.