The best interests of the child : interpreting Irish child legislation / by Eileen McPartland.
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TextPublisher: Dublin : Gill & Macmillan, 2013Edition: Second editionDescription: 189 pages ; 18 cmISBN: - 9780717157198
- 0717157199
- 346.417 MCP 23
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Loan | Moylish Library Main Collection | 346.417 MCP (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39002100691345 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Updated edition of this popular text consolidating all child-centred legislation, from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child through to the referendum on children's rights 2012, in an easy-to-understand format.
New to this edition: Thirty-first Amendment of the Constitution (Children) 2012 Children First 2011 national guidanceProvides a clear interpretation of all child legislation and examines the implications of legislation for early childhood education and care.
Emphasises the care contract that exists in childcare in Ireland, how those working with children are charged with working in the best interests of the child and how this is enshrined in our laws.
Written For:
All childcare courses and for those working with children in any capacity.
Incorporates 'Children First 2011' and The Children Referendum 2012 -- cover.
This updated edition consolidates all child-centred legislation, from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child through to the Referendum on Children's Rights 2012, in an easy-to-understand format.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Eileen McPartland, MA Higher Education, BComm, Dip Legal Studies, teaches at Liberties College of Further Education, Dublin, on the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Early Education programme. She also teaches on a range of NFQ Level 5 and Level 6 courses including Childcare Management Programmes, Applied Social Studies and Youth & Community Programmes. Eileen is the author of Supervision & Leadership in Childcare.