Bob Holman
- Published in print:
- 2001
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861343536
- eISBN:
- 9781447301653
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861343536.003.0005
- Subject:
- Social Work, Children and Families
If John Stroud spread understanding of the ‘new’ child care to the public, Clare Winnicott was the leading figure who trained staff for the child-care service. She had clearly taken on much of her ...
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If John Stroud spread understanding of the ‘new’ child care to the public, Clare Winnicott was the leading figure who trained staff for the child-care service. She had clearly taken on much of her parents' concern for underprivileged families. This always remained with Winnicott, but, at some point around this time, she parted company with Christianity and declared herself to be an atheist and socialist. In 1937, she went to the London School of Economics and Political Science as a student on the one-year social-science course. On completion, Winnicott obtained a post with the Commissioners for Special Areas as a club organiser for unemployed juveniles in Merthyr Tydfil, one of the most deprived areas in Britain. Her involvement in youth-club work, her concern for deprived areas, and her allegiance to socialism reflected a person who wanted to improve the environment of poor people. Winnicott's contribution to child care is usually regarded as the establishment of training for child-care officers. Winnicott concentrated mainly on children separated from their parents, whether poor or not.Less
If John Stroud spread understanding of the ‘new’ child care to the public, Clare Winnicott was the leading figure who trained staff for the child-care service. She had clearly taken on much of her parents' concern for underprivileged families. This always remained with Winnicott, but, at some point around this time, she parted company with Christianity and declared herself to be an atheist and socialist. In 1937, she went to the London School of Economics and Political Science as a student on the one-year social-science course. On completion, Winnicott obtained a post with the Commissioners for Special Areas as a club organiser for unemployed juveniles in Merthyr Tydfil, one of the most deprived areas in Britain. Her involvement in youth-club work, her concern for deprived areas, and her allegiance to socialism reflected a person who wanted to improve the environment of poor people. Winnicott's contribution to child care is usually regarded as the establishment of training for child-care officers. Winnicott concentrated mainly on children separated from their parents, whether poor or not.
Bob Holman
- Published in print:
- 2001
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861343536
- eISBN:
- 9781447301653
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861343536.001.0001
- Subject:
- Social Work, Children and Families
Numerous books have been written about Victorian child-care pioneers, but few biographical studies have been published about more recent child-care and welfare pioneers. This book looks at the lives ...
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Numerous books have been written about Victorian child-care pioneers, but few biographical studies have been published about more recent child-care and welfare pioneers. This book looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to the well being of disadvantaged children over the course of the twentieth century. Each of the six discussed – Eleanor Rathbone, Marjory Allen, Clare Winnicott, John Stroud, Barbara Kahan, and Peter Townsend – has been important in establishing present systems of ch ild care and child welfare, and in stimulating debate around issues that remain high on policy and practitioner agendas today.Less
Numerous books have been written about Victorian child-care pioneers, but few biographical studies have been published about more recent child-care and welfare pioneers. This book looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to the well being of disadvantaged children over the course of the twentieth century. Each of the six discussed – Eleanor Rathbone, Marjory Allen, Clare Winnicott, John Stroud, Barbara Kahan, and Peter Townsend – has been important in establishing present systems of ch ild care and child welfare, and in stimulating debate around issues that remain high on policy and practitioner agendas today.
Bob Holman
- Published in print:
- 2001
- Published Online:
- March 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781861343536
- eISBN:
- 9781447301653
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- DOI:
- 10.1332/policypress/9781861343536.003.0008
- Subject:
- Social Work, Children and Families
This book is mainly about six champions for children who have made significant contributions in addressing poverty and social inequality in Britain. Eleanor Rathbone repeatedly argued that every ...
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This book is mainly about six champions for children who have made significant contributions in addressing poverty and social inequality in Britain. Eleanor Rathbone repeatedly argued that every family should have the right to a decent income. Marjory Allen made the case for a local-authority service that concentrated just on deprived children. Barbara Kahan demonstrated how that service could become a reality. John Stroud showed that all parents are important to their children and that services should aim to prevent family disruptions. Clare Winnicott equipped hundreds of students to provide a personal and skilled service to children. Peter Townsend has tirelessly campaigned against all kinds of poverty, particularly child poverty. Bob Holman played a key role in the establishment of a government-funded National Neighbourhood Fund. Each of these champions for children has made efforts to improve child care in Britain. Their practices, values, policies, and writings have lessons for the present and the future.Less
This book is mainly about six champions for children who have made significant contributions in addressing poverty and social inequality in Britain. Eleanor Rathbone repeatedly argued that every family should have the right to a decent income. Marjory Allen made the case for a local-authority service that concentrated just on deprived children. Barbara Kahan demonstrated how that service could become a reality. John Stroud showed that all parents are important to their children and that services should aim to prevent family disruptions. Clare Winnicott equipped hundreds of students to provide a personal and skilled service to children. Peter Townsend has tirelessly campaigned against all kinds of poverty, particularly child poverty. Bob Holman played a key role in the establishment of a government-funded National Neighbourhood Fund. Each of these champions for children has made efforts to improve child care in Britain. Their practices, values, policies, and writings have lessons for the present and the future.
