Learning Outcome

• Evaluate current debates on the sociological and socio-legal theories and concepts of childhood and children’s rights in relation to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
• Articulate how relevant legislation and codes of practice impact the varied childhoods experienced by children in the minority and the majority world •
• Critically consider the rights and responsibilities of people/agencies concerned in the planning and provision of care. education, health. welfare and advocacy of children and young people.

Assignment Brief

1: Examine the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and its legal implementation in your own country. Evaluate current debates and theories on the sociological perception of children and childhood.

2: Explore how the UNCRC is embedded in the curriculum framework, both locally and globally

3: Critically explore the advocacy role of the practitioner in supporting the care. education, health, and welfare of children in the early years setting.