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1. Assessment Event
Assessment Event 2 – Submission in response to a government policy/legislation which
impacts on families at risk Students are to select a specific legislation or government policy
which is relevant to families at risk. Students will develop a submission in response to this
legislation/government policy, which critically analyses the strengths and limitations of the
legislation/government policy in terms of how it impacts on families at risk. Students will
proposes changes which are more supportive of families at risk. Word count: 1,500 words
Weighting: 30% Date due: Sunday, 13th January 2019, 23:59 Tasks: •Provide a concise
summary of the key points of the selected legislation/government policy • Critically analyse
the strengths and limitations of the legislation/policy in terms of how it impacts on families
at risk •Propose ways in which the legislation/policy could be changed so that it is more
supportive of families at risk Please note: this assignment must be referenced using
reputable source material. Referencing the Moodle is not acceptable.Assessment
criteriaCriteria Fail <15 Pass 15 —18 Credit 19 — 22 Distinction 23 — 26 High Distinction
27 — 30 Concise summary of selected legislation/govemment policy 5 marks Summary is
taken verbatim from a website Summary is too brief Summary does not clearly explain the
legislation/policy Summary covers the key points of the legislation/policy, but not sufficient
detail Legislation/policy sun5marised in sufficient detail and key points identified
Demonstrates good understanding of the legislation/policy as reflected in the selection and
description of key points Innovative approach to the summary of legislation/policy
Selection of key Points explained Critical analysis of legislation/policy submission 10 marks
little or no analysis of the legislation/policy in terms of its impact on families at risk does
not demonstrate satisfactory research Sequence of information is unstructured Some
analysis of the legislation policy, but not entirely clear in the impact on families Weak
engagement with research Analysis of legislation/policy is clear with some deviation in
focus Evidence of research applied to presentation Analysis of the selected
legislation/policy and its impact on families at risk is present. Discussion shows a well-
researched perspective on the argument. Demonstrates breadth of research and applied
analytical thought Minor deviations in focus. Strong analysis of the impact of the
legislation/policy on families at risk. Thorough and insightful perspective, supposed by a
well-structured combination of research and analysis Demonstrates highly original,
relevant and sophisticated applications of research, appraisal, enquiry and evaluation
techniques Proposed changes to legislation/policy Proposals are impractical Proposals are

2. relevant to the Recommended proposals Proposals are well researched Proposals reflect a
high level of