What will we learn?
This week our focus is thinking about the ways in which we might intervene in the lives of children and young people who are experiencing vulnerability and risk. After completing …
Course: Caring for Vulnerable Children
The Challenge of Touch in Childcare
Touch has always been and remains an intrinsic and instinctive part of human expression. It can, however, cause problems. No-Touch Policies In her talk, Moyra Hawthorn explained how some inappropriate …
Touch and communication
This talk is presented by guest speaker, Moyra Hawthorn. Moyra is Research Lecturer with CELCIS, the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection, at the University of Strathclyde in …
The skills required to communicate with children
The way in which adults and carers communicate and interact with children and young people is one way in which they influence their growth and development. Well-judged communication and interactions …
Non-Verbal Communication in Childcare
Verbal communication is vital but there are other ways in which we communicate and let people know how we are feeling, and these will be used even more frequently than …
Power and communication
Petrie identifies how issues of power and communication are inextricably interlinked: Throughout society there are groups and individuals who by their actions, including their interpersonal communications, exert power over others. …
Good Communication Skills in Social Work
Whether a communication is ‘good’ depends on how it is received in the situation and what is conveyed to the other person. A skilful communication enhances the other person’s experience …
What will we learn?
This week our focus is thinking about the way in which we communicate with children and young people and the challenges involved when working with those who are experiencing vulnerability …
Google Hangout 2: Information on further study at Strathclyde
Google Hangout 2 will also take place on Friday 31st July but it will run from 16.00 to 16.30 BST. This Google Hangout has taken place and can be viewed …
