Ensuring Every Child Matters: A Critical Approach [Paperback]

In today's climate of multi-professional working, this book examines how children from the ages of 3 to 11 are educated, in the educational and social context of the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda. Issues discussed include social justice, diversity and inclusion, the child in society, and working with families. Case studies are provided in each chapter, along with activities, suggestions for further reading and useful websites.
In today's climate of multi-professional working, this book examines how children from the ages of 3 to 11 are educated, in the educational and social context of the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda. Issues discussed include social justice, diversity and inclusion, the child in society, and working with families. Case studies are provided in each chapter, along with activities, suggestions for further reading and useful websites.
'There is effective use of visual organisers at the start of the chapters, and the reader is supported by the provision of a glossary, activities, suggestions for further reading and signposting of relevant websites' -
Journal of Special Education

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'This is a clearly focused overview of issues that SENCOs, other teachers and practitioners need to be aware of in their professional practice' - SENCO Update

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'This book is essential reading for anyone working or intending to work with children in the multi-professional environment created by Every Child Matters. Placing the child and family at the centre of the text, the author progresses the impact of Every Child Matters by asking us, as practitioners, to reflect on our own attitudes, beliefs and values and how they may be produlc.