Empowering The Children S And Young People S Workforce

While the provision in Children’s and Young People’s Services endures much change and turbulence, the calling for well qualified and critically reflective practitioners remains ever present. This innovative and accessible core textbook explores the key themes, ideas, concepts and topics that are central to practitioners working across the 0-19 sector. It aims to help students develop the professional knowledge, practical skills and core values they need to work effectively with children and young people. Clearly divided into four sections; the practitioner, the learner, the workplace and the community, the book covers a broad range of issues including: The different roles and responsibilities of the workforce Multi-agency working and its challenges Working with parents, carers and the community Supporting children with additional needs and meeting the needs of gifted learners Work-based reflective practice Language learning and communication At each stage the book facilitates opportunities for personal and professional reflection, discussion, debate and action through case studies, activities, reflective tasks, areas for further consideration, and annotated further readings. The text also features a glossary of terms and links to practice standards. The book is supported by a free companion website featuring instructor resources such as assignable case studies, reflective tasks and activities, tables and figures from the book available to download, and sample chapters from the book; and student resources including helpful links to further information, links to relevant video material, and an interactive flashcard glossary. Empowering the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce seeks to empower the reader by supporting their initial and continuing professional development, enabling them to positively influence provision for children and young people. It is essential reading for anyone studying or working in this sector.

While the provision in Children’s and Young People’s Services endures much change and turbulence, the calling for well qualified and critically reflective practitioners remains ever present. This innovative and accessible core textbook explores the key themes, ideas, concepts and topics that are central to practitioners working across the 0-19 sector. It aims to help students develop the professional knowledge, practical skills and core values they need to work effectively with children and young people. Clearly divided into four sections; the practitioner, the learner, the workplace and the community, the book covers a broad range of issues including: The different roles and responsibilities of the workforce Multi-agency working and its challenges Working with parents, carers and the community Supporting children with additional needs and meeting the needs of gifted learners Work-based reflective practice Language learning and communication At each stage the book facilitates opportunities for personal and professional reflection, discussion, debate and action through case studies, activities, reflective tasks, areas for further consideration, and annotated further readings. The text also features a glossary of terms and links to practice standards. The book is supported by a free companion website featuring instructor resources such as assignable case studies, reflective tasks and activities, tables and figures from the book available to download, and sample chapters from the book; and student resources including helpful links to further information, links to relevant video material, and an interactive flashcard glossary. Empowering the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce seeks to empower the reader by supporting their initial and continuing professional development, enabling them to positively influence provision for children and young people. It is essential reading for anyone studying or working in this sector.

While the provision in Children's and Young People's Services endures much change and turbulence, the calling for well qualified and critically reflective practitioners remains ever present. This innovative and accessible core textbook explores the key themes, ideas, concepts and topics that are central to practitioners working across the 0-19 sector. It aims to help students develop the professional knowledge, practical skills and core values they need to work effectively with children and young people. Clearly divided into four sections; the practitioner, the learner, the workplace and the community, the book covers a broad range of issues including: The different roles and responsibilities of the workforce Multi-agency working and its challenges Working with parents, carers and the community Supporting children with additional needs and meeting the needs of gifted learners Work-based reflective practice Language learning and communication At each stage the book facilitates opportunities for personal and professional reflection, discussion, debate and action through case studies, activities, reflective tasks, areas for further consideration, and annotated further readings. The text also features a glossary of terms and links to practice standards. The book is supported by a free companion website featuring instructor resources such as assignable case studies, reflective tasks and activities, tables and figures from the book available to download, and sample chapters from the book; and student resources including helpful links to further information, links to relevant video material, and an interactive flashcard glossary. Empowering the Children's and Young People's Workforce seeks to empower the reader by supporting their initial and continuing professional development, enabling them to positively influence provision for children and young people. It is essential reading for anyone studying or working in this sector.

This text aims to help professionals empower children so that they can contribute to the decisions which affect them as individuals and as a group; at unit, local and national levels. The manual helps to ensure success by providing a training tool for both professionals and young people. The manual examines: the importance of empowerment to children and young people; the benefits of empowerment to children and professionals alike; the barriers to empowerment; and the need for workers and organizations to understand their own intentions before embarking on moves towards promoting children and young people's involvement in decision-making.

Perfect preparation for the world of work - our vibrant core textbook for Level 3 CYPW, published exclusively in partnership with CACHE. We know that working with children is a challenging and responsible job. That's why we have worked in partnership with CACHE, the specialist Child Care awarding body, to produce this textbook for the Level 3 CYPW Diploma. This partnership means you can be sure that you are getting the most expert and up-to-date help and advice. - The CACHE partnership means you can trust the content and know that it covers everything you need for the course. - Full-colour, simple navigation and beautiful photographs - this book is easy and enjoyable to read. - Case Studies help you to connect your work placements to theory. - Assessment Practice, developed with CACHE, helps you achieve your best.

This text covers all mandatory units and a good selection of optional units to provide the information learners need to succeed. Engaging case studies, activities and photos give a real flavour of working in childcare and help learners relate theory to good practice.

The terms ‘wellbeing’, ‘empowerment’ and ‘agency’ are common parlance in policy and practice with children, young people and families (CYPF), yet are often misused or not fully understood. Further, there is a disconnect between these abstract concepts and tangible practice with CYPF. This book bridges the theory-practice divide, offering a clear and definitive guide to concepts and practical ways to develop CYPF wellbeing. It examines the concept of wellbeing and its intrinsic relationship to social justice both theoretically and through case study material, and locates these practices within critical pedagogy. The book highlights a range of practice with CYPF of various ages, in formal and non-formal learning situations, engaged in a range of different programmes including learning, reduction from offending, social action and tackling targeted needs. Each chapter highlights relevant policy, research and practice examples to ensure that the book is relevant to a variety of readers. This book will benefit students and practitioners who work with young people to realise wellbeing and to embed critical pedagogy in their practice. It also provides a frame of reference to critically engage in policy analysis and is essential reading for social workers, teachers, police support officers and anyone working to support CYPF to become empowered.

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S WORKFORCE seeks to provide a comprehensive and economical learner support guide for anyone undertaking this qualification. The resource includes up-to-date information relevant to child safeguarding, and also a large number of optional units required for childcare practitioners working in not just early years settings, but also residential. The sections included in the book are as follows: SECTION 1: SHARED CORE UNITS. Chapter 1: Communication; Chapter 2: Promote Equality and Inclusion; Chapter 3: Engage in Personal Development; Chapter 4: Implementing Duty of Care. SECTION 2: CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S MANDATORY UNITS: Chapter 5: Understand Child and Young People's Development; Chapter 6: Promote Child and Young Person Development; Chapter 7: Promote the Safeguarding and Well-being of Children; Chapter 8: Supporting Health and Safety of Children and Young People; Chapter 9: Developing Positive Relationships; Chapter 10: Working Collaboratively. SECTION 3: Early Year's Pathway Units: Chapter 12: Context and Principles for Early Years Provision; Chapter 13: Promote Development and Learning in Babies and Young Children; Chapter 14: Promote Children's Welfare & Well-Being in the Early Years Sector; Chapter 15: Promote Professional Practice in Early Years Settings; Chapter 16: Support Children's Speech, Language and Communication; Chapter 17: Work with Babies and Young Children to Promote their Development and Learning; Chapter 18: Care for the Physical and Nutritional Needs of Babies and Young Children; Chapter 19: Promote Physical Activity and Movement Skills of Young Children; Chapter 20: Understand How to Set up a Home-Based Childcare Service. SECTION 4: OTHER OPTIONAL UNITS: Chapter 21: Promote Creativity and Creative Learning in Young Children; Chapter 22: Professional Practice in Children and Young People; Chapter 23: Assessment and Planning; Chapter 24: Supporting Disabled Children and Young People and those with Specific Requirements; Chapter 25: Working with Children and Young People in a Residential Care Setting.