Working with Children, Young People and Families
- Graham Brotherton - Newman University College
- Helen Davies - Newman University College
- Gillian McGillivray - Newman University College
Written from a unique interprofessional perspective, this book is an essential introduction to working with children, young people, and families. It covers policy, practice, and theory, exploring key themes and developments, including:
- Poverty and disadvantage
- Ethical practice
- Child development
- Education
- Child protection
- Children and young people's rights
- Doing research
The book introduces students to a range of theoretical perspectives, links the key themes to the existing and emerging policy and practice context, and supports students in engaging with and evaluating the central debates.
With case studies, reflective questions, and sources of further reading, this is an ideal text for students taking courses in childhood studies, working with children, young people and families, interprofessional children's services, early years, youth work, and social work.
This is an excellent text book which covers so many aspects of the course. A valuable tool for students to have especially as an extra resource for completing assignments.
This is the core book chosen for the module 'Preparing for work with Children, Young People and their families; the course has been written to be accompanied by this book.
Excellent introduction to the topic of working with children young people and families
Useful additional reading for students working in CAMH
useful as a suplementary text for students working with the 0 - 19 age group.
Students found information accessible and digestible - able to transfer content to application. Book was a recommended reader in the list and due to student feedback and content of assessed work this text has been adopted as an essential read for level 6 students across two modules
A very good, theoretically sound starting point for students interested in this growing area of work.
Covers a range of issues without using too complex a language. Activities throughout are useful to engage learners in higher level thinking. A good text to encourage reflective practice.
This is a good supporting text for students on the FdA Children and Young People's Workforce. It is easy to read and supports multiple modules. It will appear on the suggested reading list for students next year.
A wonderfully fresh approach to the issues of worjing with children, young people and families.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1: Working with children, young people and families - the policy context
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