Young Children's Rights

Priscilla Alderson, PhD, FRSA is Professor of Childhood Studies at the Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London. She has written numerous books and articles on young children's rights, and is the author of the first edition of this book, Young Children's Rights: Exploring Beliefs, Principles and Practice. Save the Children is the leading international voluntary organisation for children.

• Acknowledgements. Foreword, by Mary John. Introduction. 1. Children's Provision Rights. 2. Children's Protection Rights. 3. Children's Participation Rights. 4. Young Children as People. 5. Beliefs and Feelings About Consulting Young Children. 6. Methods and Levels of Involving Young Children. 7. Consulting Young Children and Taking Risks. 8. Working Together: Sharing Decisions and Responsibility. 9. The Key Messages from the Evidence and Experience. References. Subject Index. Author Index.

This book gives an accesssible introduction to the complex subject of children's rights, suitable for most practitioners working with young children. There are real life examples past and present, helping the reader gauge how attitudes towards children's rights have changed through time. The book looks at the issues arising in different cultures and the influence of gender on rights, and assesses how children can be given a voice in the decision-making process. All of these are hot topics in education and this book offers readers a sense of perspective that can enhance the teaching and learning offered to children in their own work environment.