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Informationen zum Autor ROBERT ADAMS is Professor at the School of Health and Social Care at the University of Teesside, UK. Klappentext Across 30 chapters, a team of experienced teachers and practitioners introduce the fundamental professional issues concerning children, young people and their families in the 21st century. Working with Children and Families explores the diverse contexts in which children develop, and the policies and practices that directly affect them – essential knowledge for effective practice. Offering a multidisciplinary approach, this inclusive text gives a broad range of perspectives to support the study of children and childhood. Take a look inside to discover more about: Key policies and agendas: introduces the policies, agendas and government guidance that serve as the foundation of children's services Contemporary issues: tackles complex topics such as antidiscriminatory and ethical practice, child protection and safeguarding Reflective practice: offers reflective activities throughout to help you engage, understand and apply knowledge in practice Diversity: helps you understand the variety of backgrounds and experiences children may have – from sociological, psychological, educational and cultural perspectives Integrative working: focuses holistically on the child, rather than on specific professional approaches, offering insight into important themes in all areas of work with children. This text offers a broad basis from which to launch into any area of work or study involving children, including early years, social work, education, social policy, nursing, sociology and childhood studies. It is great introductory reading for foundation and undergraduate degree level students. Zusammenfassung Whatever your area of study or work an understanding of childhood is essential for effective practice and integrative working. This book introduces the child's world, from policy that affects them to influences on their development. It alsointroduces key areas of practice, considering ethics, safeguarding and also diversity and difference. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART I: INTRODUCING WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Working together with children and families; Robert Adams History and traditions in education and care; Robert Adams PART II: SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDHOOD AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT The social construction of childhood; Michael Wyness Social & emotional development; Jim McKechnie and Sandy Hobbs Understanding right and wrong; Jim McKechnie and Sandy Hobbs Developing through play; Robert Adams and Lesley Jessiman Perspectives on how children develop and learn; Elizabeth A. Boyle PART III: THE CHILD AND FAMILY LIFE The family in social context; Neil Thompson The influence of parents, siblings and friends; Lesley Jessiman and Robert Adams Parenting & family relationships in context; Terence O'Sullivan Working with young carers & their families; Robert Adams Working with children through family break-up & reconstitution; Robert Adams Working with children through adoption & fostering; Robert Adams Working with children through residential care; Robert Adams Children, grieving and loss; Maggie Jackson PART IV: ETHICS, VALUES AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Working ethically with children; Alison Cocks and Robert Adams Participation by children, parents and carers; Pat Watson and Wade Tovey Inequality, exclusion and equality-based practice; Robert Adams Working with challenging and difficult children; Robert Adams, Terry Thomas and David Thompson PART V: CHILD WELFARE Promoting health, safety & well-being of children; Robert Adams Child mental wellbeing; Terence O'Sullivan Parental mental health and child wellbeing; Jennifer Newton Safeguarding children; Liz Davies Asses...
