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# Contents

- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 Defining childhood
- 2 Society’s influence
  - 2.1 Perceptions of children
  - 2.2 From parental authority to rights of the child
- 3 UNCRC and legal definitions of ‘a child’
  - 3.1 Working with children and families
  - 3.2 Consent
- 4 Key legislation in the UK
- 5 Family
  - 5.1 Why does understanding ‘family’ matter?
  - 5.2 Parental responsibility
- 6 Key principles and concepts
  - 6.1 The principle of non-intervention
  - 6.2 The welfare principle
  - 6.3 The views and wishes of the child
  - 6.4 Parenthood
- 7 Policy, implementation and practice
- Conclusion
- References
- Acknowledgements

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