In Loco Parentis

First published in 1994, this book provides a framework for training staff in boarding and residential education and care establishments for children and young people. It addresses the needs of all involved with providing care in such contexts, academic, pastoral or domestic, with a focus on the training of teachers and care professionals.

Contributors. Foreword by Barbara Kahan. Abbreviations. 1. What is Boarding? Daniel Robinson 2. Children Act Peter Stone SSI 3. Management Tony Halliwell 4. Discipline and Control Ewan Anderson 5. Relationships Martin Callow 6. Meeting Children's Needs Brian Fitzgerald, ex-HMI 7. The Need for Self-awareness When Caring for Children Suzanne Hutchinson 8. Communication and Counselling Skills Anthony Bagshawe 9. Child Protection Peter Stone SSI 10. Special Issues: Sex, AIDS and Drugs Norman M. Cooke 11. The Residential Environment Ewan Anderson and Christopher King 12. A Suggested Training Mode Frank Barea and Ewan Anderson. References. Index.