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PublisherKingsley Publishers, Jessica

ISBN-101849053650

ISBN-139781849053655

eBay Product ID (ePID)208597934

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameEducating Children and Young People in Care : Learning Placements and Caring Schools

SubjectEducational Policy & Reform / General, Special Education / Behavioral, Emotional & Social Disabilities, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Inclusive Education, Counseling / Academic Development, Adoption & Fostering

Publication Year2015

TypeStudy Guide

AuthorGraham Connelly, Claire Cameron, Sonia Jackson

Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Political Science, Education

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight13.1 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

LCCN2014-043320

ReviewsThis excellent and comprehensive book deals with a subject that has taxed the minds of teaching professionals, politicians and care workers for decades and which has been documented in all manner of statistical analyses - that of the education of children in care or, more importantly, the need for better education of children in care.This important, practical and thoroughly-researched book deals with the need for effective education in its broadest sense for children in care and how practically to achieve this between a supportive care environment - or 'learning placement' - and an equally supportive educational establishment - or 'caring school'.The book is readable, engaging and relevant because it draws on that most essential and deeply felt of human traits - compassion., Finally, the evidence! With the publication of this book it becomes even more urgent that schools consider their social pedagogy. Children in care need a diet of rich, relational, on- going experiences together with us to enable felt security, stability and security: the core conditions for becoming successful learners. Attachment matters., This is a timely book that brings together evidence and case studies around the importance of the integration of care and education in daily life, in order for children in public care and care leavers to flourish. The message that being cared for in school and educated at home is explored in a series of chapters that are easy to read and offers insight into strategies that could be applied whether you are a teacher, social worker, foster carer or residential worker. As schools are increasingly accountable in the delivery of results I think the book will be particularly useful for designated teachers of Looked After Children to read and understand the importance of care in the educational environment to unlock potential. With the increase of pupil premium plus funding for Looked After Children there is an increasing scrutiny around how we are using resources and there is good evidence in this book to support the prioritisation of these resources for social and emotional support in the education context.

Table Of ContentAcknowledgements. 1. Bringing education into care placements and bringing care into schools. 2. Legislation supporting the education of children in care in the UK-principle and provisions. 3. An educational journey-children in care in context. 4. Creating and sustaining a learning placement. 5. Informal Education. 6. Supporting education in the care environment. 7. Early Years Education in Foster Care. 8. Caring Schools. 9. What happens when mainstream isn't right. 9. Staying in education: 16-19-the muddle and the prospects. 11. Supporting recent migrants. 12. Going to university from care. 13. Putting it all together: taking a Strategic Approach. References.

SynopsisChildren and young people in care often fail to match the academic achievements of their peers. Policy and procedures to address this situation have not, to date, remedied the problem.This book argues that for children in care to thrive educationally a new approach is necessary: learning placements and caring schools. Education and care must be considered integral to both out of home placements and schools. It suggests that a broad perspective on education is necessary in which learning happens in all settings, whether counting with foster carers or team building in residential care. Packed with practice examples, the book includes chapters on very young children and early childhood education and care, as well as alternatives to school and higher education. It highlights the potential benefits of a range of learning opportunities, from drama and outdoor activities, to bedtime stories and mentoring. Each chapter summarises the content in key points, includes case studies, practice points and useful resources. This is a unique evidence-informed practical guide for students and professionals in the fields of social work, social care, psychology and education., Children and young people in care rarely match the academic achievements of their peers and policy and procedures to address this inequality have not yet remedied the problem. Drawing on ideas from social pedagogy, the authors present a new approach - learning placements and caring schools. They show that education and care must be considered integral to both out of home placements and schools. Packed with practice examples, it includes chapters on early childhood education and care, as well as alternatives to school and higher education, covering everything from birth up to the age of 25. It highlights the potential benefits of a range of learning opportunities, from drama and outdoor activities, to bedtime stories and mentoring as well as providing support for teachers in their role as carer. Chapters include key points, case studies, practice points and useful resources. This is a unique evidence-informed practical guide for students and professionals in the fields of social work, social care, psychology and education., Children and young people in care often fail to match the academic achievements of their peers. Policy and procedures to address this situation have not, to date, remedied the problem.This book argues that for children in care to thrive educationally a new approach is necessary: learning placements and caring schools. Education and care must be ......

LC Classification NumberLC4096.G7C36 2015