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.
'The important socio-legal dimension of human rights in childhood studies is explored here in an interesting and engaging manner. The work should be of interest to students from a variety of disciplines working within the field' -
Professor Chris Jenks, Vice Chancellor, Brunel University
'A highly accessible text - the activities will be valuable for students and professionals alike' -
Deborah Albon, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at London Metropolitan University
'This is a very informative book that gives a realistic and thought-provoking insight into legislation and its interpretation in practice' -
Denise Chadwick, Senior Lecturer in Early Years, University of Huddersfield
'An invaluable resource for students on initial teacher education courses and education practitioners seeking to make the link between the theory and practice of children’s rights. It is hoped that those in the field of education will grasp the opportunities this highly accessible text offers in promoting and realising children’s rights'
-Educational Review
It is hoped that those in the field of education will grasp the opportunities this highly accessible text offers in promoting and realising children’s rights.??
This is a brilliant book. I plan to use the book with second year undergraduate students although I can see I will also be referring to it on other teaching modules also. The different chapters build up to provide a very rounded picture of children's rights. The book is grounded in research and theory and makes very interesting and relevant links to the law.
This will be a core text for the next intake of undergraduates to our Childhood Studies degree.It fuses conceptual and practical debates in a very accessibly way that appeals to students.
Adopted for semester 2, Rights of the child module at level 4 of BA Early childhood studies
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.
An excellent companion for the FD in Early Years. The rights of children are considered from participation through to implementation in policy and practice.
A really user friendly and supportive text for learners and those who need refreshing!!
Chapter 3 will be shared with students with year 1 students when we explore children's rights
Excellent book for BTEC Level 3 students and for staff delivering the courses - well written and accessible
