SocietyGuardian Working with Children 2006-7: Facts, Figures and Information (Guardian Books Series)

Working with Children 2005-06

is a unique source of facts, figures and information about children and families in the United Kingdom. It combines statistical information collated by the children′s charity NCH with articles on a range of children′s issues written by key people in the field and an extensive Directory of contacts.

Working with Children 2005-06

provides information on a wide range of topics including health, poverty and social exclusion, homelessness, offending, child protection, care, and education. The data on each topic is introduced with an overview of the social and political context, and a commentary on recent changes in government legislation and provision.

A key feature of the book is the Directory which contains a comprehensive list of addresses and contacts covering all areas of children′s welfare, support and care. These include:

government agencies (national, regional and local contacts); professional associations; national voluntary organizations; institutions offering professional education and training other service providers.

Anyone who is researching, works with, or is training to work with, children and adolescents across a wide range of sectors will be interested in this book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412922461
• ISBN13: 9781412922463
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 6.8"