Mark Smith
Residential Child Care in Practice: Making a Difference
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847423108
- author:
- Mark Smith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Policy Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 6.90 (w) x 9.50 (h) x 0.70 (d)
- Genre:
- Social Work & Human Services
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Residential Child Care in Practice: Making a Difference This book is a core text on the practice of residential child care, focusing on the importance of interpersonal relationships in a shared lifespace. It draws on policy guidance and real-life practice scenarios to explore key knowledge, skills, and values in this field. Written by experienced practitioners and academics, the book is designed to be highly practical and relevant to students and practitioners alike. It combines ideas from child and youth care and social pedagogy traditions, making it a valuable resource for a worldwide audience. Suitable for students at different academic levels and practitioners in residential child care, this book provides a valuable addition to the emerging literature on social pedagogy.