This module will examine theoretical frameworks in relation to risk, risk assessment and risk management. The module will explore and consider ecological and solution-focused approaches to assessment. Ecological and environmental factors will be examined to underpin a holistic assessment process including, vulnerability, poverty, neglect and social exclusion across the lifespan. Protective factors and resilience will also be considered in the context of individual?s well-being, child protection and adult safeguarding concerns.Consideration will also be given to inequalities in social care. The module will reflect upon the impact of issues that may affect parenting capacity, such as learning disability, mental health, domestic abuse and substance use.The use and evaluation of current assessment tools will also be incorporated to support the assessment process for people receiving services to enable both, a solution-focused and person-centred assessment. Legislation, policy, and codes of practice for social workers will be examined to demonstrate how they underpin social work assessment.