Communicating Effectively with Vulnerable Children and Young People (University of Kent)

Communicating effectively with vulnerable children and young people is not always easy. Despite practitioners and carers knowing this is an important area of their work; research shows that practice is not always as effective as it could be. This course will enable learners to improve their communication skills through techniques which place the child at the heart of the interaction. Learners will examine why a child may become vulnerable and reflect upon the barriers to communication. They will also explore activities from pre-verbal to adolescent stages which encourage children to share their feelings.