Richards, Claire ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1933-8074 (2015) Taking a Holistic View: Critically Examining Complex Professional Issues. In: A Critical Companion to Early Childhood. SAGE, Los Angeles, pp. 154-163. ISBN 9781446259276
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Abstract
This chapter offers a perspective on the significance of professional assertiveness in the arena of child protection works and its merits within the evolving culture of Early Childhood Education and Care. A particular focus is given o the concept of the 'professional voice' in relation to challenging and difficult discussions between professionals who work with children and their families, when there is a concern about the safety and welfare of a child and where there are differences of opinion about assessed risk and the outcomes for the child. The commitment to promoting the voice of the child as a professional value is deeply embedded within the culture of early years practice; this value arguably has a strong place in the processes of assessment and decision making to protect a child, and in working with vulnerable families and abusive or neglectful parents.
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Additional Information: | A copy of this title is held at the Hive. Staff and students at the University of Worcester can access the e-book version via the UW online library search. External users should check availability with their local library or Interlibrary Requests Service. |
Uncontrolled Discrete Keywords: | professional issues, child protection, working with children and families, early years practice |
Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education |
Divisions: | College of Business, Psychology and Sport > School of Psychology |
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Depositing User: | Claire Richards |
Date Deposited: | 13 Mar 2018 12:56 |
Last Modified: | 17 Jun 2020 17:21 |
URI: | https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/id/eprint/6475 |
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