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Author Aynsley-Green, Al

Title The British Betrayal of Childhood : Challenging Uncomfortable Truths and Bringing about Change
Published Milton : Routledge, 2018

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Description 1 online resource (273 pages)
Contents The British Betrayal of Childhood- Front Cover; The British Betrayal of Childhood; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; Disclaimer; The 'Alien from Mars' perspective; Thomas Coram; Setting the scene; Inspiration; Points for reflection; My journey -- why do I want to write this book?; My credibility to speak for children and young people; Points for reflection; Thomas Coram's influence; References; Introduction; Points for reflection; Thomas Coram's attributes; References; PART I: Why should we be concerned about children?; Reference
Chapter 1: Where have we come from?Historical perspective; Sick children in hospital; Managing pain in babies; The role of the voluntary sector; Points for reflection; Thomas Coram attributes; Note; References; Chapter 2: Why are other countries so good for children?; Introduction; Vignettes; Overview; Points for reflection; Thomas Coram's attributes; References; PART II: Childhood in the UK today; Chapter 3: What's it like to be young in the UK today?; Introduction; But, what is it actually like to be young today?; Vignettes; Commentary; Points for reflection; Thomas Coram's attributes
Assessing and determining prioritiesThe science of effective advocacy; Translating research into policy and practice; Getting professionals aligned; Points for reflection; Thomas Coram's attributes; References; PART III: How can we bring about change?; Chapter 6: Bringing about change; Key headlines; Introducing Change for Children; A reality check; The need for a 'paradigm shift'; A 'needs-based' approach; It takes a whole village to raise a child; The Change for Children pyramid; Learning from best practice nationally and internationally; What of the future?; References; Chapter 7: Endnote
ReflectionsConclusions and aspects for discussion; Key actions; Call to arms; References; Index
Summary With provocative insight and based on an illustrious 40-year career in public office, Sir Al Aynsley-Green demands to know why outcomes for the UK's children for health, education, social care, youth justice and poverty remain among the worst in the developed world. He draws global comparisons and offers astute observations of the realities of being a young person in Britain today, to show how government policies have been shamefully failing children on a grand scale. Prioritising the need to support and inspire all children, including those with disability or disadvantage, and to design services around their needs, Sir Al puts forward a brave and timely alternative for the UK. By building local communities, shifting national attitudes, and confronting barriers between sectors, he presents a fresh and realistic road map that can enable new generations of children to be as healthy, educated, creative and resilient as they can be, equipped with the confidence and skills they need to lead happy and successful lives. A must-read for those engaged in children's services, policy and parenting in the UK, Sir Al confronts the obstacles and attitudes faced by young people today with tact, honesty and compassion, to offer his vision of a society in which each and every child is valued
Bibliography ReferencesChapter 4: Insights into the socio-political betrayal of children; Overview; Is life great for kids?; Childhood today; Adverse childhood experiences; Children's health; Education; Youth justice; Social care; So, what's the problem underlying these challenges?; Points for reflection; Thomas Coram's attributes; References; Chapter 5: The biggest betrayals of childhood; Introduction; The National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services; The Office of the Children's Commissioner for England; Politics and policies; The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
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Subject Children -- Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 21st century
Child welfare -- Great Britain
Poor children -- Great Britain
Child welfare.
Children -- Social conditions.
Poor children.
Social policy.
Public Policy
public policy.
childhood.
children.
children in society.
children's services.
history of childhood.
international comparators.
paradigm shift.
politics of policy for children.
poverty.
practice and outcomes for UK children.
SEN.
Child welfare
Children -- Social conditions
Poor children
Social policy
SUBJECT Great Britain -- Social policy -- 21st century
Subject Great Britain
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