Description
Book SynopsisIn the recent years 'safeguarding' measures to ensure the health and wellbeing of all children has become an increasingfocus in the early years.
Supporting Children's Health and Wellbeinghelps early years students and practitioners working with children and young people gain an understanding of the key issues relating to children's health in particular, examining the possible ways in which health can impact upon young children's early childhood education and care.
Packed full of practical advice for the everyday realities of the early years classroom, topics discussed include:
- Historical perspectives and contemporary issues related to child health
- Current policy and legislation
- How to support the child and the family
- Nutrition in childhood
- Infectious diseases, infestations and the acutely ill child
- Children with chronic and complex medical condition
Table of Contents
1. Children’s health is every professional’s responsibility 2. Historical perspectives and contemporary issues related to child health 3. Current government policy and legislation 4. The importance of early intervention and collaborative integrated working 5. Supporting the child and the family 6. Social and emotional wellbeing and mental health 7. Nutrition in childhood 8. Infectious diseases, infestations and the acutely ill child 9. Children with chronic conditions 10. Children with complex medical needs 11. Coping with the death of a child 12. Applying theory to practice
