Children′s Rights in Practice

′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.?? -- Bronagh Byrne * Educational Review *
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. -- Dr Ann Hodson * drupal *
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. -- Dr Anne-Marie Smith * drupal *
Adopted for semester 2, Rights of the child module at level 4 of BA Early childhood studies -- Dr Ester Ehiyazaryan * drupal *
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. -- Dr Leanne Robins * drupal *
An excellent companion for the FD in Early Years. The rights of children are considered from participation through to implementation in policy and practice. -- Miss Emma Clegg * drupal *
A really user friendly and supportive text for learners and those who need refreshing!! -- Miss Isabelle King * drupal *
Chapter 3 will be shared with students with year 1 students when we explore children′s rights -- Miss Lorna Wardle * drupal *
Excellent book for BTEC Level 3 students and for staff delivering the courses - well written and accessible -- Miss Rebecca Lindley * drupal *
Another excellent book from Phil Jones which covers highly relevant issues in ways which engage student interest. -- Mr Patrick Meehan * drupal *
Fabulous Book, have put it on the key texts list for my Values and Ethical Frameworks module. -- Mrs Alicia James * drupal *
This is a very useful book to develop your understanding of the Rights of the Child. The theory and legislation is relevant to students studying any Childcare course and students studying Social Work. The book promotes children′s rights and offers ways to understand legislation in an easily digestible read. -- Mrs Andrea Morgans * drupal *
Essential for teaching this subject. Good examples to demonstrate how legislation impacts on practice. -- Mrs Beverley Owen-jones * drupal *
...Excellent supplementary book for the course. -- Mrs CERI GUNTER * drupal *
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. -- Mrs Cerys Summerhill-Davies * drupal *
Very clear, easy to read format. Have advised students to read this useful text. -- Mrs ELIZABETH JEFF * drupal *
This book is very informative and has been added to our reading list. -- Mrs Emma Louise Webb * drupal *
Children′s Rights has a very high profile in Wales after recent legislation passed by the Welsh Assembly Government - so this is a very timely book for social work students in Wales. It offers a wide ranging perspective across various sectors, which will help students to understand the significance of children′s rights to other professional groups. -- Mrs Fiona MacDonald * drupal *
A useful and informative book that gave the best section on the ′voice of the child′ that we have found to date. -- Mrs Gillian Reid * drupal *
A well written book that will be recommended for students studying BA Hons Early Childhood Studies. The book will help students to understand the underlying concepts of children′s rights and the importance of such. The book gives a good insight into legislation and how this is interpreted in practice. -- Mrs Gillian Walker * drupal *
This book provides a very useful discussion on the topic of children′s rights. -- Mrs Heather Macdonald * drupal *
Helps readers to understand what good practice entails, this book provides clear guidance on the rights of young people today. Covering education, social care and welfare, and health this book allows readers to put policy into practice in their setting.
-- Mrs Helen Middleton * drupal *
Recommended for specific interests -- Mrs Jan Roberts * drupal *
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. -- Mrs Jane Wellock * drupal *
the learners are allways talking about childrens rights through assignments therefore we reccomend this book for the indactive reading list for next year. -- Mrs Karen Cooke * drupal *
This book will be relevant to many professions working with children and young people. It is clearly written and the questions throughout allow the students to reflect on their practice areas. It would have been useful to have some reference to Scottish documents. -- Mrs Kathryn Burden * drupal *
This book supports all practitioners who work with children and young people. Ways to actively promote rights is illustrated across the book. -- Mrs Kelly Needham * drupal *
This book will be very useful and informative in the module Voice of the Learner with relevant chapters supporting children′s voice from the youngest to secondary pupils. This will be a valuable book for my reading list. -- Mrs Keris Batley * drupal *
Shows childrens rights in a language suitable for a good level of learners. -- Mrs Kerry Clayton * drupal *
Good book and easy to read -- Mrs Louise Ford * drupal *
A very good resource for helping nursing students apply the theoretical concepts of children′s rights to practice. -- Mrs Mandy Brimble * drupal *
Again another interesting book -- Mrs Maria Johnson * drupal *
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. -- Mrs Marie Dey * drupal *
A important addition to any student or early years practitioners bookshelf. Informative and retains current perspectives. -- Mrs Michelle Rogers * drupal *
Children′s Rights in Practice is focusing on the participation of children, analysing the concept of allowing children a voice. This will involve considering the current understanding of the term childhood and how this has evolved. The book increases knowledge around the policy and practice including safeguarding and child protection. An excellent book for anyone who works with the children and young people. -- Mrs Paivi Valtonen * drupal *
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. -- Mrs Pamela Canning * drupal *
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. -- Mrs Pamela Canning * drupal *
A well written and thought provoking text, and as children′s rights are at the heart of the BA Hons Education and Childhood Studies degree, it offers sound ideological underpinning for many modules on the programme. -- Mrs Paula Hamilton * drupal *
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. -- Mrs Penny Yates * drupal *
This is an very useful books for students exploring the issues surrounding Children′s Rights. -- Mrs Sacha Mason * drupal *
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. -- Mrs Stephanie Smith-Paul * drupal *
This is an interesting and well organised book that explores the children’s rights and their implementation in practice. -- Mrs Svetlana Shivacheva * drupal *
Relevant book for all health and social care professions, recommended it to our library as it would be good for students to have access to it, the books very clearly outlines the implication of legislation and frameworks on practice in terms of children′s right of participation in matters pertaining to them -- Ms Andrea Hasselbusch * drupal *
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. -- Ms Dilva Porter * drupal *
a good supplement to the legislation module -- Ms Jan Farnella * drupal *
An informative text likely to promote high quality critical reflection in students focusing on children′s rights. -- Ms Jane Murray * drupal *
An informative text likely to promote high quality critical reflection in students focusing on children′s rights. -- Ms Jane Murray * drupal *
An excellent book for academic module and for both years of practice. The example and question sections are extremely helpful and used in tutorials. -- Ms Merle Fletcher * drupal *
An excellent supporting text for students in relation to childrens rights, participation and advocacy. Well written and accessible text -- Ms Rachel Mcmanus * drupal *
A very accessable supplementary text for all students studying a BTEC Extended Diploma in Health or Care.This book brings ′Childrens Rights′ alive for learners through the application of case study examples throughout all chapters.This approach also lends itself to being an excellant classroom resource that can be easily built into class sessions providing a solid framework for learners to explore, debate and engage in making sense of good practice in this area.Particularly excellant text for those students who are looking to specialise/progress in this area and are ready to be stretched and challenged.
Essential resource for all lecturers/practitioners teaching in the post 16 sector.
-- Ms Sally Tripptree * drupal *
The module covers Children′s Rights and very relevant and helpful for the students. It is one recommended on the module and reading list. -- Pansy McFarlane-Edmond * drupal *