Includes bibliographical references (p. [220]-240) and index.

pt. I Children's rights in practice: an overview of key themes and debates: What are children's rights? Contemporary developments and debates -- Child rights and their practical application: definitions, questions and practice -- Children's rights: social justice and exclusion -- Participation and provision across disciplines: child rights for, and by, children -- Safeguarding and protection: what does a rights-based approach mean across different disciplines? -- pt. II Rights and service provision: areas of practice: The child's right to play: rhetoric or reality? -- What does the 'voice of the child' mean for children with complex and communication impairments? -- Rights in early years settings and a young child's right to silence -- Education and children's rights -- Children's rights, identity and learning: the case for bilingualism -- Rights, health and health promotion -- Social work and children's rights: promoting young people's participation in social work practice and education -- Provision for young people and rights: youth work -- Youth justice and children's rights -- pt. III Reviewing children's rights in practice: Reviewing children's rights in practice.