112 Pages
by
Routledge
112 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book explains the unique insights that child observation can bring to practice with children and families and helps the reader develop their own skills in this approach. The ability to observe and to process what is seen is crucial in social work with children and families. Yet successive inquiries into child deaths have demonstrated the problems faced by professionals in doing what is... Read more
Introduction
Seen, but not seen and not heard
Observing Children
Developing skills in observing
Using observation in practice
Make sense of what we observe: theory helps!
Conclusion
Biography
Gill Butler has worked in a variety of statutory and voluntary Social Work settings, that have included practising as a Children’s Guardian for many years whilst also teaching at the University of Chichester in the Social Work Department. She was also Deputy Dean with particular responsibility for Learning and Teaching. Her practice and thinking is also informed by her experience as a mother and a grandmother.
Subject leader for Childhhod and Youth Studies at the University of Chichester.
It was clear, well structured and practical. The examples illustrated oiints clearly and I liked the links to SCR.The section on developing skills at the end was a useful practical guide. - Helen Mayall, University of HuddersfieldThis really is an excellent text that it is easy to read - the use of child death reviews early on really hits home the importance of child observation - thought provoking tasks and a really good overview of different methods of child observation. - Jackie Plenty, University Campus Suffolk
