Understanding Safeguarding for Children and their Educational Experiences: A Guide for Students, ECTs and School Support Staff

The book discusses the factors that contribute to children's personal, educational, and attainment problems, and the responsibilities of educational establishments and staff to respond to safeguarding and vulnerability concerns. It identifies and defines individuals, groups, and sub-groups who are more at risk, but fails to explain why they are in these positions. The book aims to fill this gap by bringing together subject area experts and academics to explore three main areas: understanding vulnerability, enhancing pupil engagement and teaching practices, and social problems, risk, and resilience. It is essential reading for academic and professional teaching staff, trainee teachers, and ECTs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 164 pages
Publication date: 17 June 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The challenges that children encounter in their personal, educational, and attainment-related lives are often influenced by factors that extend beyond the school environment. Despite this, all educational institutions and staff members now have a clear duty and responsibility to address safeguarding and vulnerability concerns. It is expected that all school staff, particularly those working with specific groups or circumstances, will be vigilant in recognizing and addressing the risks and needs of children.

In policy documents and academic literature on safeguarding and vulnerability, it is relatively straightforward to identify and define individuals, groups, and sub-groups that are considered more at risk. However, a significant gap in the existing literature exists in explaining and understanding the underlying factors that lead children and young people to be in these vulnerable positions. This book aims to bridge this gap by drawing upon current government publications and collaborating with subject area experts and academics from diverse fields to explore three key areas: understanding vulnerability concepts, enhancing pupil engagement and teaching practices, and addressing social problems, risk, and resilience.

By bringing together a diverse range of perspectives, this timely and accessible work serves as a valuable resource for academic and professional teaching staff, trainee teachers, and ECTs. It provides insights and strategies to support the efforts of schools, universities, and support staff in understanding and meeting the needs of pupils who may be at risk. Through its comprehensive coverage, this book contributes to the ongoing dialogue and efforts to create safe and supportive learning environments for all children.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802627107