This important text will provide a critical analysis of contemporary developments in child care policy under New Labour and the resulting policy and practice implications. The authors will draw on sociological debates, the growing children's rights literature and wider developments within social policy in order to provide a thorough and balanced guide to contemporary developments in this rapidly changing field. Ideologies behind recent initiatives in a wide range of practice areas are explored, and the implementation of key developments are appraised. This will be primary reading for all students specializing in work with children and their families.
A comprehensive appraisal of the contribution made by New Labour to policy and practice in relation to child care
Covers a wide range of areas of policy and practice
This topic has recently received a large amount of media attention
Barbara Fawcett
child abuse child care children family policy social policy youth