Lumsden, E. (2014) Changing landscapes in safeguarding babies and young children in England. Early Child Development and Care. 184(9-10), pp. 1347-1363. 0300-4430.
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Abstract:
The importance of safeguarding children from violence is internationally recognised. However, detecting, intervening and protecting children from abuse both within the family and in institutions is complex. This paper specifically focuses on safeguarding in England and how workforce reform in the early years offers the opportunity to forge new partnerships with families and professionals. These relationships have the potential to support more positive outcomes for babies, young children and families who are ‘in need’ or where the children are at risk of significant harm or abuse has occurred. The paper draws on the findings from research exploring the impact of workforce reform in the early years and how the changes impact upon the wider safeguarding agenda. It will argue that the introduction of an inter-disciplinary graduate professional in the early years has afforded an opportunity to forge new partnerships that have the potential to significantly impact on child maltreatment.
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A pre-publication version of this article was made available electronically by the publisher on 20 January 2014
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Safeguarding, child maltreatment, early years professional, early years policy, working together, early intervention
Subjects:
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1139 Early childhood education
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV6001 Criminology > HV6251 Crimes and offences > HV6626 Family violence
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief > HV701 Children
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV6001 Criminology > HV6251 Crimes and offences > HV6626 Family violence
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief > HV701 Children
Creators:
Lumsden, E.
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Social Issues
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Date:
2014
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 1347-1363
Journal or Publication Title:
Early Child Development and Care
Volume:
184
Number:
9-10
Language:
English
ISSN:
0300-4430
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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