Summary
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This interdisciplinary core textbook looks at learning and development from birth to 19 years, and provides an accessible introduction to the common areas of study across the many roles supporting learning and development. There is coverage of common themes and issues, and theory is closely integrated with practice throughout. Chapters cover: physical development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, professionalism, leadership, quality and effectiveness, working with families, safeguarding and promoting well-being, transitions, and equality and inclusion.
Reflection points, workplace activities and professional development planners are all included, and these challenge readers and students to critically engage with theory in their own practice. The book focuses on the key areas of knowledge that all those working with children are required to study, and places them firmly in the context of working together to support children and young people.
Quality and Effectiveness in Working with Children and Young People
Quality and Effectiveness in Working with Children and Young People
Chapter Overview
This chapter examines how the terms ‘quality’ and ‘effectiveness’ are used in different professional contexts. Different perspectives and ‘discourses’ of quality are discussed and the chapter provides both an analysis of, and guide to, effectiveness and quality, and how they can be meaningful to practitioners. Finally, it gives examples of some systems of internal quality audit.
By reading and engaging with the activities in this chapter, you will:
- engage in debate around the existence of quality;
- explore principles and practice relating to quality;
- consider current models of quality;
- reflect on current quality processes and their impact within your own setting;
- consider quality and multi-disciplinary practice.
What Is Quality?
As practitioners, we ...
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