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Graham McPheat

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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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Vulnerable children care overview

This course is well suited to those interested in or already working with vulnerable children in any capacity. This course provides a comprehensive overview of vulnerability and risk, including theories of attachment and child development. However, some learners found that the course was too UK-centric and not detailed enough.
Helpful for those new to the topic.
"...A good course for someone that is new to the topic..."
Course heavily focused on the UK.
"...Most of the information was based in the UK and how their system ran..."
Information is brief.
"...The information was brief..."

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Collection of essays that explore the concept of vulnerability from a variety of perspectives. The essays cover topics such as the nature of vulnerability, the relationship between vulnerability and power, and the ethical implications of vulnerability.
Research-based exploration of the nature of vulnerability in children. Bronson and Merryman argue that vulnerability is not a weakness, but rather a strength that can help children to learn and grow.
Philosophical exploration of the relationship between vulnerability and social justice. Anderson argues that vulnerability fundamental human condition that should be the basis for our social and political institutions.
Is an ethnographic exploration of the emotional challenges of doing anthropological fieldwork. Desjarlais argues that vulnerability is an essential part of the anthropological experience and that it can lead to deeper understanding and empathy.
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Provides a detailed discussion of quantitative risk assessment methods, including Monte Carlo simulation techniques. It is written by a leading expert in the field, and is suitable for both practitioners and students.
Provides a comprehensive overview of risk assessment in environmental health, including a discussion of the different types of risks, risk assessment methods, and risk management strategies. It is written by three leading experts in the field, and is suitable for both practitioners and students.
Provides a practical guide to risk assessment and management in health care. It includes a discussion of the different types of risks, risk assessment methods, and risk management strategies. It is written by two leading experts in the field, and is suitable for both practitioners and students.
Provides a practical guide to risk assessment in information security. It includes a discussion of the different types of risks, risk assessment methods, and risk management strategies. It is written by a leading expert in the field, and is suitable for both practitioners and students.
Provides a basic overview of risk assessment. It includes a discussion of the different types of risks, risk assessment methods, and risk management strategies. It is written in a clear and concise style, and is suitable for beginners.
Provides a philosophical discussion of risk assessment. It includes a discussion of the different types of risks, risk assessment methods, and risk management strategies. It is written by a leading expert in the field, and is suitable for both practitioners and students.
The German translation of Bowlby's seminal work on attachment theory, providing an accessible introduction to the theory for German-speaking readers.
This practical guide provides clinicians and researchers with a comprehensive overview of attachment theory, including its clinical applications and research methods.

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