Family day care or childminding plays a significant role in the provision of childcare in many countries, but is facing new challenges. Bringing together theory, research and knowledge from practice, this topical book presents a variety of informative perspectives on this important service. Contributors from ten countries draw on their recent research to examine how family day care has developed in differing economic and social climates. Covering the views of policy makers, childcare providers and parents, the book includes discussion of:

* levels of government intervention

* training and support for providers, including childminding networks

* creating partnership between parents and carers

* defining quality and raising standards

* the future of family day care.

By illuminating different approaches that will inform understanding and can contribute to the formation of effective policies and practice, this book will be a useful resource for policy makers, researchers, childcare service providers, students on childcare courses and others with an interest in child care policy.

About the Author
Sue Owen was Director of the Early Childhood Unit of the National Children's Bureau. She was author of Ambition for Change: Partnerships, Children and Work with Ann Jamieson.

Reviews
The authors aim to encourage readers to reflect on their own practice, and there is plenty here to raise important questions, and hopefully simulate debate, for policy makers, researchers and service providers. -- Children and Society
Of interest to all those concerned with child care, including policy makers, researchers and service providers. -- childRIGHT



Book Information
ISBN 9781843100621
Author Sue Owen
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Weight(grams) 398g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 158mm * 13mm