In this module you will have the opportunity to explore children’s needs and rights, as well as changing definitions of abuse. Also included in the module are a review of an ecological understanding of child development and attachment theory, including an exploration of the key concepts of resilience, adversity, and vulnerability which underpin practice and aid the consideration of the impact of abuse and neglect. The importance of changing societies, international perspectives and issues of equality and diversity will be highlighted. You will also be introduced to how we can learn from public inquiries and serious and significant case reviews, contextualising their impact upon legislation, policy, and practice. Working and making decisions with parents and families will be considered alongside exploring the factors which can promote and undermine positive parenting and the capacity for parenting, including in particular the role of environmental factors and the impact of poverty upon both parenting and child development. Exploration of multi-disciplinary and multi- agency working, professional roles and responsibilities including information sharing are reviewed against the contribution of legislation and policy.