Caring for Vulnerable Children
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Topics Covered- What is meant and understood by the term vulnerability and risk?
- Assessing risk in various scenarios: exploring the links between poverty and risk and examine how risk is portrayed by the media and government
- Exploring theories of attachment and child development
- Examining developmental theories around the concept of containment
- Important considerations when communicating with children
- The power of touch and some of the problems associated with touch
- Elements and characteristics of child care practice
- Love and other important aspects of caring for vulnerable children?
- The challenge of caring for children in a risk averse context
- The Children’s Hearings System in Scotland explained
- Debates on the subject of care in today’s society
- Will the future bring changes in the way we care for vulnerable young people?
- have no direct experience of the child care field, but want to develop your career towards it;
- have recently entered the field and have little experience;
- have some experience and are interested in developing your qualifications further;
- find it difficult to access opportunities for training and development.
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| Rating | 3.5★ based on 2 ratings |
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| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (227 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $84 |
| From | CELCIS, University of Strathclyde via FutureLearn |
| Instructor | Graham McPheat |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C Health & Psychology |
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Child Care Technician $16k
Child Care Tech $32k
Child Care Counselor 1 $35k
Child Care Center $35k
Child Care Worker 1 $37k
Child care aid $39k
Child Care Development $40k
Child Care Professional 1 $41k
Child Care Licensing $43k
Early child care. $45k
Owner Child Care $50k
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| Rating | 3.5★ based on 2 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 4 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (227 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $84 |
| From | CELCIS, University of Strathclyde via FutureLearn |
| Instructor | Graham McPheat |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Programming |
| Tags | C Health & Psychology |
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