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.
Chapter 3 will be shared with students with year 1 students when we explore children's rights
This is an excellent book which has been clearly written to provide strong links between theory, policy and practice. The activities provide opportunities for reflection and debate to engage students and professionals.
An excellent companion for the FD in Early Years. The rights of children are considered from participation through to implementation in policy and practice.
Excellent book for BTEC Level 3 students and for staff delivering the courses - well written and accessible
Good book and easy to read
This is an interesting and well organised book that explores the children’s rights and their implementation in practice.
Excellent resource as a reference to both the Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2 and 3 courses. Current, factual and user friendly. A book that will engage the student and allow for reflective practice.
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.
An excellent book that provides accessible content on the area of children's rights, and the application of these to practice.
A well set out book, with good use of reflective questions and review activities. A great text for any Social Work, Social Care, Human Rights course.
Good book for HNC students. Relevant detail provided, interesting, up to date and relevant to children of today. looks at different aspects of childrens rights - child protection, education, play, health.
