Safeguarding and protecting children in the early years / edited by James Reid with Steven Burton.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction / James Reid -- Legal and policy foundations and key safeguarding concerns. The recent history of central government guidance about child protection / Nigel Parton and James Reid -- The social, legal and practice context for protecting and safeguarding children / James Reid -- Neglect in the early years / Neil Ventress -- Socialisation and consequential abuse / Neil Ventress -- Everyday practice dilemmas and experiences. Safeguarding within the early years foundation stage / Julie Percivil -- Safeguarding children's health and wellbeing / Sharon Frankland -- Safeguarding children from online danger / Steven Burton -- Communicating through a crisis / Steven Burton -- Inter-agency working, observation and assessment / Frances Marsden, Samantha McMahon and Andrew Youde -- Supervision and reflective practice / Samantha McMahon and Julie Percivil -- Conclusion / Steven Burton.