What You Need to know About Children’s Social Work

An insight into the Practise of Social Work with Children and their Families

Created by: Sharon Bent
Professional Qualified Social Worker

What Will I Learn?

• Knowledge of good Social Work Practise with Children
• An understanding of Social Work with children and important insights
• Skills to further education in Social Work
• Ethics
• History of Social Work
• Basic Theories in Social Work
• Basic Child Development
• Child Centred Practise
• Children with Disabilities and Social Work
• Child Mental Health
• Family Dysfunction
• Family Support
• Children's Assessment Framework
• Assessment with Children and Families

Requirements

• None just an interest in Social Work
• Ability to download and print course suggested reading
• A pen and paper would be useful to take personal notes

Target audience

• Those interested in Social Work as a career or vocation
• General Knowledge
• Child Development Enthusiasts
• Social Equality Enthusiasts
• Those who may previously or currently have some involvement from Children Services and want to find out more
• Social Workers who want additional Support in their careers
• Parents who have current involvement from Social Workers and want an indepent guide