Integrated Working with Children and Young People

′This book represents a valuable source of niformation for anyone working with children and young people. The book is well organised, comprehensive, accessible and very timely. It is a book that will be useful both for students and professionals in this area and provides a good overview and explanation of a wide range of highly relevant topics direcctly linked to integrated working. An excellent book which I highly recommend.′Allison Dunhill, Programme Direcctor for Children′s Inter-professional Studies at the University of Hull′It is a book that respects the reader by providing a wealth of research and theory, but refrains from telling you ′how to′. Instead, it invites you to reflect, engage with and to consider critically...′-Early Years Educator′An informative and interesting text that is highly suitable for undergraduate students studying on programmes concerned with children, young people and families. The text encourages students to reflect on and develop their understanding. Recommended′ -Pat Norris, Senior Lecturer in Education, York St John University, July 2012

• Introduction - Nadia EdmondPART 1: PROFESSIONALISM IN THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE′S WORKFORCEChildren and Young People′s Services in Context - Mark Price and Nadia EdmondProfessionalism in the Children and Young People′s Workforce - Nadia Edmond and Mark PriceProfessional Relationships and Leadership in the Children and Young People′s Workforce - Jane Melvin and Deborah PriceQuality and Effectiveness in Working with Children and Young People - Denise Kingston and Jane MelvinPART 2: SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE′S DEVELOPMENTChildren′s and Young People′s Physical Development - Jane Melvin and Erica EvansChildren′s and Young People′s Cognitive DevelopmenT - Nadia Edmond and Erica EvansChildren′s and Young People′s Social and Emotional Development - Erica Evans and Mark PricePART 3: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH YOUNG PEOPLEEffective Communication and Engagement with Children and Young People - Mark Price, Deborah Price and Erica EvansEffective Communication and Engagement with Families - Deborah Price, Sarah Wilkins and Nadia EdmondSafeguarding and Promoting Well-Being - Sarah Wilkins and Mark PriceSupporting Transitions - Denise Kingston and Mark PricePromoting Equality and Inclusion - Denise Kingston and Mark PriceConclusion - Mark Price