This book examines the wide-ranging and growing number of UK policies and practices which are intended to contribute to children's wellbeing. Topics include the development of children's identities, the value of play in the lives of children, the promotion of children's health, risk and staying safe, and family law. Promoting Childrens Wellbeing encourages reflective and critical practice for everyone studying and working in the field of childhood studies and early year courses. It examines common UK policy, legal, and practice frameworks now emerging for work with children and families across universal and specialist services.

Janet Collins, Faculty of Education and Language Studies, Open University and Pam Foley, School of Health and Social Welfare, The Open University