With 1994 designated the United Nations Year of the Family, young children and their relationship with parents and carers is back on the political agenda. Amongst recent legislation to meet this agenda in Britain is the Children Act 1989. The Act seeks to improve the position and perception of children in society, by stressing the rights of children and the responsibilities that parents and the caring professions have towards them. "Working Together For Young Children" addresses the central issues facing young children and their families today. The contributors - experienced in the fields of health, education, social and voluntary services - provide information, research evidence and ideas about practice in the light of recent legislative reform. Emphasizing collaboration at all levels of care provision, different chapters explore the services directed at children "in need" as well as children in general.
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Höhe: 216 mm
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978-0-415-09247-0 (9780415092470)
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Introduction: What's so special about families? Part 1: Services for young children and their families; In sickness and in health - the role and responsibilities of health visitors; Childminders and children; Teachers and young children in educational establishments; Voluntary agencies, young children and their families - preschool playgroups; Daycare and nursery education as a business. Part 2: Children in need; Becoming a special family; When parents separate; Supporting children in need; Young children in the care system; Making a difference for children in need - "educare" services. Part 3: Issues and implications; Young children in Day Nurseries and Combined Centres run by the Social Services; Training to work with young children; Coordinating provision - the story so far.
