Working with Children and Families: Knowledge and Contexts for Practice

Description

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 anti-discriminatory 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.

ROBERT ADAMS is a highly successful author who has published numerous titles across many disciplines. He is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at the University of Teesside, UK. His vast experience includes directing a community-based centre working with children and families for Barnardo's.

'A very helpful, comprehensive and up to date text' - Michael Marriott, Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Social Care, University of Greenwich, UK 'A useful text that provides both breadth and depth in relation to work with children, young people and families. Each chapter provides up-to-date materials and the further reading and other pedagogical features are well presented. It's also good to see the UK being represented in a text rather than just England & Wales.' Steve Hothersall, 2nd Year Social Work coordinator, School of Applied Social Studies, Robert Gordon University, UK 'This book offers a very clear and comprehensive overview of the theoretical context to working with children and young people.' - Billie Oliver, Senior Lecturer, School of Health, Community & Policy Studies, University of the West of England, UK 'The text provides a broad perspective of key issues for students studying the Every Child Matters module, as well as those embarking on practice placements. It is well written with excellent links and references to other key texts. The use of learning outcomes in each chapter is extremely helpful.' - Dave Mason, Lecturer - Children Young People and their Carers, Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University, UK 'For Childhood Studies students who are still exploring different career options, this a great and comprehensive text - it works well alongside a course that is so multidisciplinary, and helps students see the breadth of perspectives, and opportunities.' - Anne-Marie Smith, Lecturer (Childhood Studies), School of Education, Bangor University, UK