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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 guidance * Provides 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.

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Author:   Eileen McPartland
Publisher:   Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Imprint:   Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 11.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 17.80cm
Weight:   0.168kg
ISBN:  

9780717157198

ISBN 10:   0717157199
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   06 September 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1: The Irish Constitution Chapter 2: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Chapter 3: Child Care Act 1991 Chapter 4: Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 Chapter 5: Definitions of Abuse Chapter 6: Reporting Child Abuse Chapter 7: Children Act 2001 Chapter 8: Child Care (Pre-School Services) (No. 2) Regulations 2006 Chapter 9: Mental Health Act 2001 Chapter 10: Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 Chapter 11: Status of Children Act 1987 Chapter 12: Adoption Act 1988 Chapter 13: Domestic Violence Act 1996 Chapter 14: Data Protection Act 1988 and 2003 Chapter 15: Ombudsman for Children Act 2002 Chapter 16: Educational (Welfare) Act 2000 Chapter 17: Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 Chapter 18: Disability Act 2005 Chapter 19: Criminal Justice Act 2006 Chapter 20: Child Care (Amendment) Act 2007 Chapter 21: Passports Act 2008 Chapter 22: Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences against Chilldren and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 Chapter 23: The Best Interests of the Child Appendix 1: Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse Appendix 2: Standard Report Form for reporting child protection and/or welfare concerns to the HSE Appendix 3: Convention on the Rights of the Child Glossary Index

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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.

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