Child Protection  ·  Level 5
Management Of Child Welfare Programmes
Chapter 1: Carry out child welfare needs assessment
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Practical 1: Conduct Community Survey for Child Welfare Needs

Child Protection · Level 5
Management Of Child Welfare Programmes
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Conduct a community survey for child welfare needs by interviewing at least 10 caregivers and recording responses as per the provided questionnaire.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Structured Interview Questionnaire
Focus Group Discussion Guide
Observation Checklist Form
Clipboard
Ballpoint Pen
Digital Voice Recorder
Consent Forms for Participants
Notebook for Notes
Identification Badge
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Structured Interview Questionnaire1 Pc per Candidate
2Focus Group Discussion Guide1 Pc per Candidate
3Observation Checklist Form1 Pc per Candidate
4Clipboard1 Pc per Candidate
5Ballpoint Pen2 Pcs per Candidate
6Digital Voice Recorder1 Pc per 3 Candidates
7Consent Forms for Participants10 Pcs per Candidate
8Notebook for Notes1 Pc per Candidate
9Identification Badge1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and Conduct of Community Survey
Wears appropriate PPE and identification badge before starting
(Award 1 mark for correct PPE and badge use; zero if missing)
1
Prepares and organizes all tools and materials including questionnaires and consent forms
(Award 1 mark for complete and organized preparation)
1
Explains purpose of survey clearly to participants and obtains informed consent
(Award 2 marks for clear explanation and proper consent process)
2
Conducts structured interviews with at least 10 caregivers using the questionnaire
(Award 3 marks for interviewing minimum participants as per instructions)
3
Uses focus group discussion guide to facilitate at least one group session
(Award 2 marks for conducting focus group as scheduled)
2
Observes and records non-verbal cues and environment using observation checklist
(Award 2 marks for thorough observation and recording)
2
Records responses accurately on questionnaire and notebook; uses voice recorder if available
(Award 2 marks for accurate and complete data recording)
2
Maintains confidentiality and respect throughout the survey process
(Award 1 mark for ethical conduct and confidentiality)
1
Closes survey session professionally, thanking participants and explaining next steps
(Award 1 mark for proper closing and participant appreciation)
1
Sub-Total15
TASK 2: Identification and Analysis of Child Welfare Needs
Identifies key child welfare needs from collected data (e.g. education, health, nutrition, protection)
(Award 1 mark for each correctly identified need; max 4 marks)
4
Assesses socio-economic factors affecting child welfare using survey findings
(Award 1 mark for each correct assessment step: preparation, data collection, needs assessment, reporting)
4
Selects appropriate tools used for assessment: interview, questionnaire, focus group, observation
(Award 1 mark for correctly naming assessment tools)
1
Sub-Total9
TASK 3: Development of Child Welfare Action Plan
Prepares child welfare action plan including Introduction, Methodology, Findings, Conclusions, References, Appendices
(Award 1 mark for each correct section included; max 6 marks)
6
Develops specific interventions addressing identified needs (educational support, health services, socio-economic support, counselling)
(Award 1 mark for each relevant intervention developed; max 4 marks)
4
Sub-Total10
TASK 4: Monitoring and Networking for Child Welfare Programmes
Identifies monitoring techniques such as interviews, formal surveys, focus group discussions, mapping, project records
(Award 1 mark for each monitoring technique identified; max 5 marks)
5
Describes feedback mechanisms including open-ended questions, non-verbal cues, written responses, group discussions
(Award 1 mark for each feedback method described; max 4 marks)
4
Identifies key partners: NGOs, government agencies, donors, community leaders, local organizations, religious leaders
(Award 1 mark for each partner identified; max 6 marks)
6
Establishes communication channels such as conducting forums
(Award 1 mark for establishing communication channels)
1
Adjourns meetings professionally, thanking the audience and allowing them to leave at their own pace
(Award 1 mark each for thanking and orderly adjournment)
2
Sub-Total18
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Completed survey data recorded accurately and legibly on questionnaires and notebooks
(Award 4 marks for complete, accurate, and legible data recording)
4
Child welfare needs identified correctly and supported by data
(Award 4 marks for correct and supported needs identification)
4
Child welfare action plan is comprehensive and includes all required sections
(Award 4 marks for completeness and clarity of action plan)
4
Monitoring and networking strategies documented clearly and appropriately
(Award 4 marks for clear documentation of monitoring and networking)
4
Sub-Total16
GRAND TOTAL68
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Organize and Facilitate Focus Group Discussions to Assess Child Welfare Needs

Child Protection · Level 5
Management Of Child Welfare Programmes
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Group of 3

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Facilitate and document three focus group discussions with parents, teachers, and community leaders to identify child welfare needs in the community, producing a summary report of approximately 3 pages.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Flip chart paperFlip chart paper
MarkersMarkers
NotebooksNotebooks
PensPens
Name tagsName tags
Audio recorderConsent forms
Chairs
Table
Consent forms
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Flip chart paper3 sheets per Candidate
2Markers (black, blue, red)1 set per Candidate
3Notebooks3 per Candidate
4Pens3 per Candidate
5Name tags10 per Candidate
6Audio recorder1 per 3 Candidates
7Chairs10 per Candidate
8Table1 per Candidate
9Consent forms10 per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Prepare and Organize Focus Group Discussions
Candidate ensures the room is clean, free of distractions and arranges chairs in a circle or semi-circle
(Award 2 marks for clean room and correct seating arrangement)
2
Candidate prepares flip chart and markers for note taking
(Award 1 mark for preparing flip chart and markers)
1
Candidate prepares and distributes consent forms and name tags to participants
(Award 2 marks for preparation and distribution of consent forms and name tags)
2
Candidate uses audio recorder properly to record discussions
(Award 1 mark for correct use of audio recorder)
1
Candidate introduces self and explains purpose of discussion to participants
(Award 2 marks for clear introduction and explanation)
2
Candidate facilitates discussion ensuring equal participation from parents, teachers, and community leaders
(Award 3 marks for effective facilitation and inclusivity)
3
Candidate documents key child welfare issues raised by participants accurately on flip chart and notebooks
(Award 3 marks for accurate and clear documentation of issues)
3
Candidate manages time effectively to cover all discussion topics within allotted time
(Award 1 mark for time management)
1
Candidate concludes discussion by summarizing key points and thanking participants
(Award 2 marks for proper conclusion and appreciation)
2
Candidate compiles a summary report of the discussions including identified child welfare needs
(Award 3 marks for clear, concise, and complete summary report)
3
Candidate maintains confidentiality and ethical standards throughout the process
(Award 2 marks for adherence to confidentiality and ethics)
2
Sub-Total22
PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Focus group discussion summary report clearly identifies key child welfare needs such as access to education, healthcare, nutrition, social protection, and emotional support
(Award up to 10 marks for a comprehensive and well-organized report matching identified needs)
10
Documentation on flip charts and notebooks is legible, organized, and corresponds to audio recordings
(Award up to 8 marks for neat, accurate, and complete documentation)
8
Consent forms are properly filled and signed by participants
(Award up to 5 marks for correctly completed consent forms)
5
Participants’ attendance and roles (parents, teachers, community leaders) are clearly recorded
(Award up to 5 marks for complete and accurate participant records)
5
Sub-Total28
GRAND TOTAL50
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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