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Summary

This module uses the Department of Health's 'Healthy Child Programme', the earlyÌýintervention and prevention public health programme that lies at the heart of universal services for children 0-18 years and their families in England as an example of a universal public health programme for families and children. It includes the principles and practice of screening, health promotion, parenting and parenting support, the policy context relating to school aged children and young people, healthy schools, epidemiology of common causes of morbidity and mortality in school aged children and adolescents.Ìý

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

After completing this module, you should be able to:Ìý

1. Describe the content and evidence for a universal public health programme for children.Ìý

2. Describe some of the concepts and theories that underpin the Healthy Child ProgrammeÌý

3. Describe current epidemiology of child health in the UKÌý

4. Discuss the evidence supporting preventive programmes in childhoodÌý

5. Identify theories underpinning behaviour changeÌý

6. Have the understanding and skills for effective working collaborating with partnersÌý

7. Know and apply evidence on public health priorities in childhood.

Who is this module for?

This is an optional module for all MSc Paediatrics and Child Health pathways, and the MSc Infant and Early Childhood Development.ÌýAny Level 7 students interested in taking this as an optional module, please contact the Module leader

Teaching and Learning Methods

Teaching will be in person, and supplemented with online content

Assessment

This module will be assessed by a 3000 word essay.

Selected Reading List

Healthy Child Programme: Pregnancy and the first five years of life- Great Britain. Department of Health and Social Care.

Healthy Child Programme: 5 to 19 years old - Great Britain. Department of Health and Social Care.

Healthy Child Programme: rapid review to update evidence - Public Health England.