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Protecting Children: A Handbook for Teachers and School Managers
Contributor(s): Whitney, Ben (Author)
ISBN: 0415344646     ISBN-13: 9780415344647
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $56.95  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: July 2004
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Annotation: This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the role of educational professionals in safeguarding children. The author, with many years experience of working directly with schools and other educational professionals on child welfare issues, provides a thorough grounding for any teacher, LEA, or school manager who needs to know what is now expected of them, including: guidance about how to respond to a disclosure by a child, making a referral, attending a case conference, and what happens in the event of an allegation being made against a teacher. He also provides a detailed insight into the process and realistic and informed advice about ensuring the best possible practice.
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BISAC Categories:
- Self-help | Abuse
- Education
Dewey: 362.760
LCCN: 2003027643
Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.52" W x 9.18" (0.75 lbs) 216 pages
 
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Protecting children from abuse has never been more central to our welfare system than it is now. Schools, and the people who work there, are vital to the government's vision for child protection. New laws, guidance and standards all set out what educational establishments must provide in order to meet their legal obligations.

This book brings all these sources together to provide detailed and practical advice to help the busy teacher or school manager. Based on years of direct experience in advising schools, the author offers a realistic and informed account of the inter-agency system and of the particular contribution of schools within it, including:

  • information on the legal and procedural frameworks
  • responding to concerns about children's welfare
  • meeting inspection standards for effective governance
  • promoting inter-agency communication
  • managing allegations against education staff
  • wider issues of child safety, including bullying and child employment.

Protecting Children provides a guide through the minefield, balancing the needs of parents, professionals and pupils. It will be essential reading for all designated and newly-qualified teachers, school managers, governors and LEA officers.