Case Study:The girls have been known to the Ruskin Vale Children’s Services for over 5 years. Nadiya is 16. She has been in and out of care since she was 10. Her mother, Jamilah,diedof breast cancerwhen Nadiyawas nine. Sheliveswith her father, Dawudand her younger sister Maryamaged 14. Dawudand Nadiyahave a very difficult relationship and often argue. Dawudsays that he loves Nadiya,but he cannot handle her anger and aggression.He wants her to be taken intocare.Dawudfeels that Nadiyadoes not respect his authority and that she will lead her younger sister astray. Within six months of his wife’s death, Dawud,began a relationship with Aishah. Both girls made it clear to their father that they do not like Aishah.They refuse to eat the meals that she prepares when she visits and spend most of the time in their rooms.Nadiyahas been ‘bunking off’school, staying out late and coming home drunk.She has gone missing from home for days at a time. Dawudhas lost days offwork looking for her when she goes missing. He has had to arrange for Maryamto stay with his parents when Nadiyagoes missing. Dawudsuspects that Nadiyais having sex with her boyfriend and taking drugs.He is concerned that she may not be using contraception.The family are of Pakistani Muslim heritage. The family regularly attended the Mosquewhen Dawud’s wife Jamilahwas alive.
Task 1. Discuss the different stages of the lifecycle.(15Marks)
Using the case study notes ,identify and discuss the different stages of Nadiya’s lifecycle Assessment criteria:•Knowledge and understanding of the different stages of the life cycle
•Application of relevant theories used to explain lifecycle development Points to consider:
•Definitions for lifecycle development
•Identify and discuss each stage of Nadiya’s lifecycle including hersocial, emotional, cognitive, and physical development within each of herlife stages of development
•Explain the concept of nature and nurture in relation to Nadiya and her sister’s development
Task 2. Analyse different needs at different points of the lifecycle.(40marks)Analyse Nadiya’s needsat this stage of her lifecycle.Assessment criteria:
•Knowledge and understanding of individual needs and how needscan influence development.
•Ability to analyse how the dynamics of race/ ethnicity/culturemay impact or influence development
.•Ability to analyse the needs at different stages of the lifecycle using a wide range of resources.
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•Definitions of needs
•Identify and discuss theories of needs•Identify theories of identity including race/ethnicity/culture
•Discuss Nadiya’s needs, why it is a need and the consequences of herneeds not being met.
•Analyse how Nadiya’s needs are interrelated and how these needs relate to Nadiya’s future development.
Task 3
Apply theories of lifecycle development.(25 Marks)
Choose one theory that is relevant to explain the dynamics of the family focusing on Nadiya.
Outline and assess how this theory helps inform the professionals’ discussion for the Strategy meeting
