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

• PART ONE: CHILDREN′S RIGHTS IN PRACTICE: AN OVERVIEW OF KEY THEMES AND DEBATESWhat Are Children′s Rights? Contemporary Developments and Debates - Phil JonesChild Rights and Their Practical Application: Definitions, Questions and Practice - Phil JonesChildren′s Rights: Social Justice and Exclusion - Gary WalkerParticipation and Provision across Disciplines: Child Rights for, and by, Children - Phil JonesSafeguarding and Protection: What Does a Rights-Based Approach Mean across Different Disciplines? - Gary WalkerPART TWO: RIGHTS AND SERVICE PROVISION: AREAS OF PRACTICEThe Child′s Right to Play: Rhetoric or Reality? - Mike WraggWhat Does the ′Voice of the Child′ Mean for Children with Complex Learning and Communication Impairments? - Carol Potter and Chris WhittakerRights in Early Years Settings and a Young Child′s Right to Silence - Caroline BlighEducation and Children′s Rights - Jon TanChildren′s Rights, Identity and Learning: The Case for Bilingualism - Avril Brock and Jean ContehRights, Health and Health Promotion - Diane Lowcock and Ruth CrossSocial Work and Children′s Rights: Promoting Young People′s Participation in Social Work Practice and Education - Tracey Race and Alison BennettProvision for Young People and Rights: Youth Work - Phil Jones and Alan SmithYouth Justice and Children′s Rights - Daniel Marshall and Terry ThomasPART THREE: REVIEWING CHILDREN′S RIGHTS IN PRACTICEReviewing Children′s Rights in Practice - Phil Jones and Gary Walker