Author : Anning, Angela
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 20,37 MB
Release : 2010-05-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 0335238114
This title offers a practical resource to professionals engaged with conceptualizing, planning, implementing and evaluating multi-professional teamwork and practice for delivering children's services.
Author : Nick Frost
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 12,37 MB
Release : 2016-07-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 0335263976
There is continuing emphasis on delivering services for children through 'joined up' thinking and integrated working. This fully updated new edition is an important practical resource for all professionals charged with planning, implementing and evaluating multi-professional teamwork and practice in children's services. The book investigates the reality for professionals behind the rhetoric of 'joined up' thinking and explores the perspectives of professionals about the impact of multi-agency teamwork on their professional knowledge and their ways of working. In addition it identifies dilemmas and challenges and presents exemplars of good practice. It skillfully combines theoretical perspectives, research evidence from the 'real world' of children's services and reflections on policy and practice in inter-agency services in England. Retaining its popular approach and reflecting the numerous changes to policy, practice and research the book: Exemplifies what multi-professional work looks like in practice Examines real dilemmas faced by professionals trying to make it work, and shows how these dilemmas can be resolved Considers lessons to be learnt, implications for practice and recommendations for making multi-professional practice effective As well as supportive guidance, useful theoretical frameworks and helpful evidence-based insights into practice, this new edition has been expanded to include a whole new section covering emerging themes in working together such as 'sexploitation' and children's 'front door' approaches to integrated working. Written by a multi-disciplinary writing team and without the use of unnecessary jargon, this book is a key resource for students on courses studying early childhood and families, as well as social workers, teachers, family support workers, health workers, and managers of a range of children and youth services.
Author : Angela Anning
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 12,36 MB
Release : 2006-03-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 0335224040
Reviews of the first edition “At a time of constant and rapid change in education, this book will inform and reassure early childhood professionals.” Practical Pre-School “Besides advice on the most helpful ways to develop learning in areas such as maths and literacy, there are suggestions and comments about further reading at the end of each chapter, and examples of the thoughts and responses of real children are never far from the page.” TES “Innovative, resourceful and thoroughly researched… a challenge to existing and emerging early childhood professionals.” Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Promoting Children's Learning from Birth to Five supports early years professionals as they develop new practices to promote young children’s learning. This second edition fully reflects the enormous changes in early childhood education and care since the publication of the first edition. Retaining its successful focus on literacy and mathematical development as key exemplars of promoting young children's learning, the book considers new ways of working with parents, promoting inter-professional collaboration, and achieving sustainable, systematic change in children's services. The second edition: Draws on current research in early literacy and mathematical thinking Focuses on multiprofessional practice, showing how practitioners who work from evidence across professional boundaries are able to give strong, interactive and sensitive support to young children and their parents Takes into account policies and practices such as Every Child Matters, the Primary Strategy and Children's Centres Includes updated material on aspects of leadership, and on the role of the Senior Practitioner in developing innovative services for children and their families Explores the importance of personal, social and emotional development in the curriculum for under-fives Working from the basis that children learn most readily in contexts where parents and professionals are keen to learn, the authors help early childhood professionals to meet the challenges of reshaping children's services. This is key reading for all early childhood professionals and students.
Author : Kassem, Derek
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 34,86 MB
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 0335219721
'Education Studies' is an essential text for Education Studies students. It provides a critical account of key issues in education today. Themed sections with introductions link the issues discussed in each chapter.
Author : Mike Reed
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 26,63 MB
Release : 2009-11-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 184860162X
This title covers issues such as: play in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) in England, safeguarding children, the healthy child and many more. It encourages students and practitioners to consider their own practice and to examine those in a wide range of early years settings.
Author : Nick Frost
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 11,44 MB
Release : 2009-05-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1412923506
Understanding Children’s Social Care is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of children’s social care in England following the introduction of Every Child Matters and the 2007 Children’s Plan. The book examines the key issues surrounding child care policy and legislation, and the implications these have for practice. Authors Nick Frost and Nigel Parton draw upon sociological theory and debate to help the reader understand the future direction of policy and practice, presenting seemingly complex theoretical ideas in an accessible and coherent manner.
Author : Kay Sambell
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 26,32 MB
Release : 2010-04-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 1446211010
Covering all the key themes, different theoretical views and approaches to studying childhood and early childhood, this book guides you through your course, telling you exactly what is expected of you throughout your studies. It will ensure you develop the skills you need to become successful, and key areas covered include: making the transition from personal experience of children, to studying childhood making the most of your lectures writing good assignments learning how to study independently developing your critical thinking drawing on the full range of student resources (people, services, research visits) getting a job in the early years sector. The new edition has been thoroughly updated and now contains: a new chapter on placements and visits detailed advice on how to avoid plagiarism full consideration of multi-agency working, throughout every chapter advice on career opportunities and further study. Designed to support students in their studies and beyond, this book is an essential purchase for anyone studying childhood or early childhood. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!
Author : Angela Anning
Publisher : Open University Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 38,82 MB
Release : 2006-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
This book offers a practical resource to practitioners engaged with conceptualising, planning, implementing and evaluating multiprofessional practice in children's services. The challenges faced by multiprofessional teams are considered in this text and how best to deliver quality services to the client.
Author : John M Davis
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 30,13 MB
Release : 2011-04-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1849207313
Working together with fellow professionals across different sectors of children’s services is central to good practice for all those who work with children and young people. This book looks at how children’s services can work together more effectively; by taking an approach that is grounded in research, the book engages critically with both the benefits and the pitfalls of integrated working. The book encourages the reader to reflect on their own background and how this influences their view of specific children, families and fellow professionals, as well as their own practice. Suitable for all those working with children and young people from Birth to 19 in any aspect of children’s services, this book will ensure professionals work together successfully to the benefit of all.
Author : Malcolm Hill
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 23,89 MB
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1317861868
Children’s Services: Working Together brings together contributions from a number of authors in the field. The book covers policy, theory, research and practice relevant to students and professionals working with children in a wide range of roles. The emphasis on working collaboratively with other professionals, where appropriate, and the holistic approach to children make this a valuable resource to anyone working with children today.
