Educating Children and Young People in Care

Learning Placements and Caring Schools

JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERSISBN:9781849053655

Title: Educating Children and Young People in Care: Learning Placements and Car
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By Sonia Jackson, Claire Cameron, Graham Connelly
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256

Children and young people in care often fail to match the academic achievements of their peers. Policy and procedures to address this situation have not, to date, remedied the problem.This book argues that for children in care to thrive educationally a new approach is necessary: learning placements and caring schools. Education and care must be considered integral to both out of home placements and schools. It suggests that a broad perspective on education is necessary in which learning happens in all settings, whether counting with foster carers or team building in residential care. Packed with practice examples, the book includes chapters on very young children and early childhood education and care, as well as alternatives to school and higher education. It highlights the potential benefits of a range of learning opportunities, from drama and outdoor activities, to bedtime stories and mentoring. Each chapter summarises the content in key points, includes case studies, practice points and useful resources. This is a unique evidence-informed practical guide for students and professionals in the fields of social work, social care, psychology and education.

Acknowledgements. 1. Bringing education into care placements and bringing care into schools. 2. Legislation supporting the education of children in care in the UK-principle and provisions. 3. An educational journey-children in care in context. 4. Creating and sustaining a learning placement. 5. Informal Education. 6. Supporting education in the care environment. 7. Early Years Education in Foster Care. 8. Caring Schools. 9. What happens when mainstream isn't right. 9. Staying in education: 16-19-the muddle and the prospects. 11. Supporting recent migrants. 12. Going to university from care. 13. Putting it all together: taking a Strategic Approach. References.

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