| Making Sense of Every Child Matters: Multi-Professional Practice Guidance Contributor(s): Barker, Richard (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1847420117 ISBN-13: 9781847420114 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $41.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: This much-needed book considers the implications of the UK's Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda for working with children. It analyzes the key issues in the light of different professional viewpoints and practices, and enables readers to make sense of the UK legislation, national guidance, and implications for practice. It includes practice issues and case examples from health, education, social work, playwork, children's centers, and early year development. Each chapter gives an overview of the recent history, current position, and main trends of the specific professions. There is no other book that clearly explains the implications of Every Child Matters upon practice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Social Science | Human Services - Education | Early Childhood (incl. Preschool & Kindergarten) |
| Dewey: 370.942 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.7" W x 9.4" (0.90 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This much-needed book examines the implications of the 'Every Child Matters' (ECM) national and local framework for working with children. It analyses the key issues from the perspective of the different professions that make up the 'new children's workforce' and explores interprofessional considerations. The book includes practice issues and case examples from health, education, social work, playwork, children's centres and early years, and considers the opportunities and challenges presented by the current agenda. It will be widely welcomed by tutors and practitioners alike, enabling readers to make sense of the legislation and national guidance, and to understand better the new agendas for children's services. For more information visit: http: //www.everychildmattersbook.co.uk/ |