Transition and Development in Children and Young People
Module code: SOW4007-B
Module Aims
To gain an understanding of theoretical perspectives relating to the development of children, transitions throughout childhood and to reflect on implications for work with children and families.
Outline Syllabus
Key perspectives in the development of children and young people (including psychological, sociological and anthropological).
Challenges that influence children's potential for growth and development including social divisions, such as gender, class, ethnicity and disability.
The impact of transitions (meaning any episode where children have to cope with potentially challenging changes, including progressing from one developmental stage to another, changing schools, entering or leaving the care system, loss, bereavement, parental incapacity).