Children's Rights in Practice
- Phil Jones - Insitute of Education, University of London
- Gary Walker - Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
Considering the rights of the child is now central to good multi-agency working, Children's Right in Practice offers an explanation of the theoretical issues and the key policy developments that have impacted practice. It helps the reader to understand children's rights in relation to their role in working with children and young people. Looking at education, health, social care and welfare, it bridges the gap between policy and practice for children from birth to 19 years.
Chapters cover:
- the child's right to play
- youth justice and children's rights
- the voice of the child
- ethical dilemmas in different contexts
- involvement, participation and decision making
- safeguarding and child protection
- social justice and exclusion
This book helps the reader understand what constitutes good practice, while considering the advantages and tension of working across disciplines.
Essential reading for students in Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and Childhood and Youth courses, it is relevant to professionals working across education, health and social work.
This is an very useful books for students exploring the issues surrounding Children's Rights.
This is a highly accessable book that is easy to read. The activities are not only realistic, but also provide opportunity for debate amoungst students and lecturers.
This is an interesting and well organised book that explores the children’s rights and their implementation in practice.
Relevant book for all health and social care professions, recommended it to our library as it would be good for students to have access to it, the books very clearly outlines the implication of legislation and frameworks on practice in terms of children's right of participation in matters pertaining to them
This is a clear, well-written book that addresses the important area of children's rights in detail. An extremely useful book which will supplement student knowledge throughout the degree course.
a good supplement to the legislation module
An informative text likely to promote high quality critical reflection in students focusing on children's rights.
An informative text likely to promote high quality critical reflection in students focusing on children's rights.
An excellent book for academic module and for both years of practice. The example and question sections are extremely helpful and used in tutorials.
An excellent supporting text for students in relation to childrens rights, participation and advocacy. Well written and accessible text
