Safeguarding Babies and Young Children: A Guide for Early Years Professionals

ISBN-13: 9780335234080 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 214 str.

John Powell

Opis

This book explores the role of early years practitioners both in relation to child protection and the wider responsibility of safeguarding.

Spis treści

Introduction
Part 1: Principles for Practice
Issues in safeguarding babies and young children from abuse
The rights of children
The baby and young child as the focus for safeguarding
Acting ethically: developing ethical practices in Safeguarding contexts.
The development of community involvement
Part 2: Practical Considerations
Raising concerns and identifying abuse
Providing support for 'at risk' babies and young children
Assessment and referral- passing on concerns
Teamwork and safeguarding
Working with the parents /carers of an abused baby or young child
What might happen after the case has been referred - mapping the potential impact of intervention
Conclusions: reflections on considerations for developing future practice; detailed requirements of effective intervention.

O autorze

John Powell is a Principal Lecturer and the Head of Early Years and Childhood Studies at the Institute of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
Elaine Uppal is Lecturer at the College of Health and Social Care, University of Salford, UK.