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.
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.
Would recommend for national diploma students although it may be too indepth for them. Like the use of examples, reviews and additional reading at the end of each chapter. On a personal level I found different aspects of the book very interesting.
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.
An essential book for students learning in every subject I teach. It is easy to read and understand. In the last academic year I have used it from Foundation Degree to Level 2 students and it has been useful throughout.
Fabulous Book, have put it on the key texts list for my Values and Ethical Frameworks module.
Essential reading for learners working with birth to 19 years. This book helps the learner understand what constitutes good practice, whilst considering the advantages and tensions involved in working across disciplines to implement children's rights against a complex legislative and social policy backdrop.
a good supplement to the legislation module
A really user friendly and supportive text for learners and those who need refreshing!!
Again another interesting book
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