ISBN: 978-1-916019-95-9

The Best Interests of the Child 3rd Edition (published 2020) provides a clear synopsis and interpretation of complicated child legislation and examines the implications for those working with children in Ireland in any capacity.

It is written in an easy to understand language for: 

 — all childcare education courses  
 — those teaching children
 — those who are involved in the care of children in Ireland in any capacity 

• Includes more recent legislation such as:

  • Children and Family Relationship Act 2015

  • Children First Act 2015 and the Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017)

  • School Age Services Regulations 2018

  • Domestic Violence Act 2018

  • EU General Data Protection Guidelines (GDPR) 2016 and the Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018

  • UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability ratified by Ireland 2019

• Concentrates on the theme of the best interests of the Child and the right of all children to be consulted in matters which affect their lives while considering their age and stage of understanding

• Emphasises the care contract which guides those charged with the protection and validation of children’s rights and how the best interests of every child which must be the foundation of working with children is enshrined in our laws.

THE AUTHOR:
Eileen McPartland MA, Dip. Legal Studies, BComm, teaches legal subjects on many courses; Social Studies Level 5, Childcare Level 5 & Level 6, Youth and Community Level 5, Art & Design Level 6, in Liberties College Dublin. Observing how students often fear legislation, Eileen has written this book in clear and understandable language to remove any fear of the law for students.