A new deal for children?

This book explores significant reforms in children's services, particularly focusing on the integration of education and care systems across multiple countries.

In recent years, significant reforms have been initiated in children's services across the UK, emphasizing a shift towards greater integration of various educational and care systems. The book A New Deal for Children? delves into this transformative change, highlighting how early childhood education, care for older children, and schools are now unified under the purview of education departments in England, Scotland, and Sweden. This integration marks a pivotal moment in policy development, aiming to streamline services and enhance the overall well-being of children.

A New Deal for Children? is the first comprehensive examination of this cross-national policy shift. It provides an in-depth analysis of the implications and outcomes of these reforms, supported by an array of case studies and practical examples that illustrate how these changes have been effectively implemented in various settings. The book serves as a crucial resource for understanding the dynamics of children's services in a rapidly evolving landscape.

This essential reading is aimed at a diverse audience, including practitioners, managers, politicians, trainers, and researchers involved in children's services. It covers a broad spectrum of areas such as schools, early years education, school-age childcare, leisure and recreation, child welfare, and health, making it a valuable tool for anyone invested in the future of children's services.