A New Deal for Children?: Re-Forming Education and Care in England, Scotland and Sweden Contributor(s): Cohen, Bronwen (Author), Moss, Peter (Author), Petrie, Pat (Author) |
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ISBN: 1861345283 ISBN-13: 9781861345288 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $41.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2004 Annotation: Important reforms are taking place in childrens services in the UK, with a move towards greater integration. In England, Scotland and Sweden, early childhood education and care, childcare for older children, and schools are now the responsibility of education departments. This book is the first to examine, cross-nationally, this major shift in policy. It includes case studies and practical examples to illustrate how changes have been implemented. |
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BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - General - Social Science | Children's Studies - Education | Educational Policy & Reform - School Safety |
Dewey: 362.709 |
Physical Information: 0.54" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.80 lbs) 256 pages |
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Publisher Description: Important reforms are taking place in children's services in the UK, with a move towards greater integration. In England, Scotland and Sweden, early childhood education and care, childcare for older children, and schools are now the responsibility of education departments. This book is the first to examine, cross-nationally, this major shift in policy. With case studies and practical examples to illustrate how changes have been implemented, this book is essential reading for practitioners, managers, politicians, trainers and researchers in children's services, including schools, early years, school-age childcare, leisure and recreation, child welfare and health. |