ROBERT ADAMS is a highly successful author who has published numerous titles across many disciplines. He is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at the University of Teesside, UK. His vast experience includes directing a community-based centre working with children and families for Barnardo's.

'A very helpful, comprehensive and up to date text' - Michael Marriott, Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Social Care, University of Greenwich, UK 'A useful text that provides both breadth and depth in relation to work with children, young people and families. Each chapter provides up-to-date materials and the further reading and other pedagogical features are well presented. It's also good to see the UK being represented in a text rather than just England & Wales.' Steve Hothersall, 2nd Year Social Work coordinator, School of Applied Social Studies, Robert Gordon University, UK 'This book offers a very clear and comprehensive overview of the theoretical context to working with children and young people.' - Billie Oliver, Senior Lecturer, School of Health, Community & Policy Studies, University of the West of England, UK 'The text provides a broad perspective of key issues for students studying the Every Child Matters module, as well as those embarking on practice placements. It is well written with excellent links and references to other key texts. The use of learning outcomes in each chapter is extremely helpful.' - Dave Mason, Lecturer - Children Young People and their Carers, Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University, UK 'For Childhood Studies students who are still exploring different career options, this a great and comprehensive text - it works well alongside a course that is so multidisciplinary, and helps students see the breadth of perspectives, and opportunities.' - Anne-Marie Smith, Lecturer (Childhood Studies), School of Education, Bangor University, UK

• PART I: INTRODUCING WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIESWorking together with children and families; Robert AdamsHistory and traditions in education and care; Robert AdamsPART II: SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDHOOD AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTThe social construction of childhood; Michael WynessSocial & emotional development; Jim McKechnie and Sandy HobbsUnderstanding right and wrong; Jim McKechnie and Sandy HobbsDeveloping through play; Robert Adams and Lesley JessimanPerspectives on how children develop and learn; Elizabeth A. BoylePART III: THE CHILD AND FAMILY LIFEThe family in social context; Neil ThompsonThe influence of parents, siblings and friends; Lesley Jessiman and Robert AdamsParenting & family relationships in context; Terence O'SullivanWorking with young carers & their families; Robert AdamsWorking with children through family break-up & reconstitution; Robert AdamsWorking with children through adoption & fostering; Robert AdamsWorking with children through residential care; Robert AdamsChildren, grieving and loss; Maggie JacksonPART IV: ETHICS, VALUES AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICEWorking ethically with children; Alison Cocks and Robert AdamsParticipation by children, parents and carers; Pat Watson and Wade ToveyInequality, exclusion and equality-based practice; Robert AdamsWorking with challenging and difficult children; Robert Adams, Terry Thomas and David ThompsonPART V: CHILD WELFAREPromoting health, safety & well-being of children; Robert AdamsChild mental wellbeing; Terence O'SullivanParental mental health and child wellbeing; Jennifer NewtonSafeguarding children; Liz DaviesAssessment and intervention in work with children in need; Robert AdamsPART VI: DIVERSITY and DIFFERENCEInclusive practice and diversity in religious family life; Jan Horwath and Janet LeesWorking with Challenges to Children's Identities; Robert AdamsYoung children with physical impairments; Pat HighamWorking with children with learning disabilities; Alison CocksRefugees, Asylum Seekers and Travellers; Robert AdamsConcluding Comment; Robert Adams.

ROBERT ADAMS is a highly successful author who has published numerous titles across many disciplines. He is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at the University of Teesside, UK. His vast experience includes directing a community-based centre working with children and families for Barnardo's.

'A very helpful, comprehensive and up to date text' - Michael Marriott, Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Social Care, University of Greenwich, UK 'A useful text that provides both breadth and depth in relation to work with children, young people and families. Each chapter provides up-to-date materials and the further reading and other pedagogical features are well presented. It's also good to see the UK being represented in a text rather than just England & Wales.' Steve Hothersall, 2nd Year Social Work coordinator, School of Applied Social Studies, Robert Gordon University, UK 'This book offers a very clear and comprehensive overview of the theoretical context to working with children and young people.' - Billie Oliver, Senior Lecturer, School of Health, Community & Policy Studies, University of the West of England, UK 'The text provides a broad perspective of key issues for students studying the Every Child Matters module, as well as those embarking on practice placements. It is well written with excellent links and references to other key texts. The use of learning outcomes in each chapter is extremely helpful.' - Dave Mason, Lecturer - Children Young People and their Carers, Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University, UK 'For Childhood Studies students who are still exploring different career options, this a great and comprehensive text - it works well alongside a course that is so multidisciplinary, and helps students see the breadth of perspectives, and opportunities.' - Anne-Marie Smith, Lecturer (Childhood Studies), School of Education, Bangor University, UK

• PART I: INTRODUCING WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIESWorking together with children and families; Robert AdamsHistory and traditions in education and care; Robert AdamsPART II: SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDHOOD AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTThe social construction of childhood; Michael WynessSocial & emotional development; Jim McKechnie and Sandy HobbsUnderstanding right and wrong; Jim McKechnie and Sandy HobbsDeveloping through play; Robert Adams and Lesley JessimanPerspectives on how children develop and learn; Elizabeth A. BoylePART III: THE CHILD AND FAMILY LIFEThe family in social context; Neil ThompsonThe influence of parents, siblings and friends; Lesley Jessiman and Robert AdamsParenting & family relationships in context; Terence O'SullivanWorking with young carers & their families; Robert AdamsWorking with children through family break-up & reconstitution; Robert AdamsWorking with children through adoption & fostering; Robert AdamsWorking with children through residential care; Robert AdamsChildren, grieving and loss; Maggie JacksonPART IV: ETHICS, VALUES AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICEWorking ethically with children; Alison Cocks and Robert AdamsParticipation by children, parents and carers; Pat Watson and Wade ToveyInequality, exclusion and equality-based practice; Robert AdamsWorking with challenging and difficult children; Robert Adams, Terry Thomas and David ThompsonPART V: CHILD WELFAREPromoting health, safety & well-being of children; Robert AdamsChild mental wellbeing; Terence O'SullivanParental mental health and child wellbeing; Jennifer NewtonSafeguarding children; Liz DaviesAssessment and intervention in work with children in need; Robert AdamsPART VI: DIVERSITY and DIFFERENCEInclusive practice and diversity in religious family life; Jan Horwath and Janet LeesWorking with Challenges to Children's Identities; Robert AdamsYoung children with physical impairments; Pat HighamWorking with children with learning disabilities; Alison CocksRefugees, Asylum Seekers and Travellers; Robert AdamsConcluding Comment; Robert Adams.

ROBERT ADAMS is a highly successful author who has published numerous titles across many disciplines. He is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at the University of Teesside, UK. His vast experience includes directing a community-based centre working with children and families for Barnardo's.

'A very helpful, comprehensive and up to date text' - Michael Marriott, Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Social Care, University of Greenwich, UK 'A useful text that provides both breadth and depth in relation to work with children, young people and families. Each chapter provides up-to-date materials and the further reading and other pedagogical features are well presented. It's also good to see the UK being represented in a text rather than just England & Wales.' Steve Hothersall, 2nd Year Social Work coordinator, School of Applied Social Studies, Robert Gordon University, UK 'This book offers a very clear and comprehensive overview of the theoretical context to working with children and young people.' - Billie Oliver, Senior Lecturer, School of Health, Community & Policy Studies, University of the West of England, UK 'The text provides a broad perspective of key issues for students studying the Every Child Matters module, as well as those embarking on practice placements. It is well written with excellent links and references to other key texts. The use of learning outcomes in each chapter is extremely helpful.' - Dave Mason, Lecturer - Children Young People and their Carers, Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University, UK 'For Childhood Studies students who are still exploring different career options, this a great and comprehensive text - it works well alongside a course that is so multidisciplinary, and helps students see the breadth of perspectives, and opportunities.' - Anne-Marie Smith, Lecturer (Childhood Studies), School of Education, Bangor University, UK

• PART I: INTRODUCING WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIESWorking together with children and families; Robert AdamsHistory and traditions in education and care; Robert AdamsPART II: SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON CHILDHOOD AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTThe social construction of childhood; Michael WynessSocial & emotional development; Jim McKechnie and Sandy HobbsUnderstanding right and wrong; Jim McKechnie and Sandy HobbsDeveloping through play; Robert Adams and Lesley JessimanPerspectives on how children develop and learn; Elizabeth A. BoylePART III: THE CHILD AND FAMILY LIFEThe family in social context; Neil ThompsonThe influence of parents, siblings and friends; Lesley Jessiman and Robert AdamsParenting & family relationships in context; Terence O'SullivanWorking with young carers & their families; Robert AdamsWorking with children through family break-up & reconstitution; Robert AdamsWorking with children through adoption & fostering; Robert AdamsWorking with children through residential care; Robert AdamsChildren, grieving and loss; Maggie JacksonPART IV: ETHICS, VALUES AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICEWorking ethically with children; Alison Cocks and Robert AdamsParticipation by children, parents and carers; Pat Watson and Wade ToveyInequality, exclusion and equality-based practice; Robert AdamsWorking with challenging and difficult children; Robert Adams, Terry Thomas and David ThompsonPART V: CHILD WELFAREPromoting health, safety & well-being of children; Robert AdamsChild mental wellbeing; Terence O'SullivanParental mental health and child wellbeing; Jennifer NewtonSafeguarding children; Liz DaviesAssessment and intervention in work with children in need; Robert AdamsPART VI: DIVERSITY and DIFFERENCEInclusive practice and diversity in religious family life; Jan Horwath and Janet LeesWorking with Challenges to Children's Identities; Robert AdamsYoung children with physical impairments; Pat HighamWorking with children with learning disabilities; Alison CocksRefugees, Asylum Seekers and Travellers; Robert AdamsConcluding Comment; Robert Adams.