Communicating effectively with vulnerable children and young people is not always easy. Despite practitioners and caregivers 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 you to improve your communication skills through techniques that place the child at the heart of the interaction. You’ll examine why a child may become vulnerable and reflect upon the communication barriers. You’ll also explore activities from pre-verbal to adolescent stages which encourage children to share their feelings.