| Working Together For Young Children: Multi-professionalism in action Contributor(s): David, Tricia (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415092485 ISBN-13: 9780415092487 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $59.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1994 Annotation: b /b b i Working Together For Young Children /i /b addresses the central issues facing young children and their families in the light of the new social and political climate which emphasizes the rights of children and the responsibilities that parents and the caring professions have towards them. 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 British legislative reform. Emphasizing the need for continuity, comprehensiveness and collaboration at the different levels of care provision, different chapters explore the services directed at children "in need" as well as children in general. This book will appeal to parents and to trainees and practitioners in primary education, social work and the health professions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Philanthropy & Charity - Education |
| Dewey: 361.709 |
| LCCN: 93005900 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.62 lbs) 214 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With 1994 designated the United Nations Year of the Family, young children and their relationship with parents and carers is firmly 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. |