Tuesday, October 30, 2007
[IWS] Dublin Foundation: OUT-OF-SCHOOL CARE SERVICES for CHILDREN LIVING in DISADVANTAGED AREAS [30 October 2007]
IWS Documented News Service
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Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
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European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
Out-of-school care services for children living in disadvantaged areas [30 October 2007]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/htmlfiles/ef07520.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/pubdocs/2007/520/en/1/ef07520en.pdf
[full-text, 86 pages]
Author:
Reid, Pamela; White, Douglas
Summary:
This report deals with out-of-school care for children of school going age (between the ages of five and 12 years) in disadvantaged areas. The provision of such care can facilitate women in entering and remaining in the workforce and make a substantial contribution to children's welfare. In disadvantaged areas, out-of-school care can contribute to tackling poverty and problem behaviour.
(excerpt)
The issue of childcare is receiving increasing attention at public and policy levels. Due to a growing
understanding that poverty and social exclusion are significant issues for children in the EU,
attention has refocused on children's welfare, and in particular the role that childcare can play
in promoting it. However, the role of out-of-school childcare for children of schoolgoing age (between
the ages of five and 12 years) has received less attention. Against this background, the Foundation
launched a programme of research into out-of-school care services in the EU for this group of
children, with one strand of the research exploring the affordability and sustainability of provision
of care for children living in disadvantaged areas. This report, Out-of-school care services for children
living in disadvantaged areas, draws together the findings of the research that was carried out in six
EU Member States: Belgium, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Portugal and the United
Kingdom.
The report reviews the development of out-of-school care services across these Member States,
looking at initiatives provided through a range of different types of services. It identifies policies and
programmes that are being implemented to support the development of out-of-school care in
disadvantaged areas, at national, regional and local levels. The report also argues that the provision
of out-of-school care can help address the social, economic and health issues that disadvantaged
households face, as well as supporting the social integration of excluded groups.
______________________________
This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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_______________________________
Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
________________________________________________________________________
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
Out-of-school care services for children living in disadvantaged areas [30 October 2007]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/htmlfiles/ef07520.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/pubdocs/2007/520/en/1/ef07520en.pdf
[full-text, 86 pages]
Author:
Reid, Pamela; White, Douglas
Summary:
This report deals with out-of-school care for children of school going age (between the ages of five and 12 years) in disadvantaged areas. The provision of such care can facilitate women in entering and remaining in the workforce and make a substantial contribution to children's welfare. In disadvantaged areas, out-of-school care can contribute to tackling poverty and problem behaviour.
(excerpt)
The issue of childcare is receiving increasing attention at public and policy levels. Due to a growing
understanding that poverty and social exclusion are significant issues for children in the EU,
attention has refocused on children's welfare, and in particular the role that childcare can play
in promoting it. However, the role of out-of-school childcare for children of schoolgoing age (between
the ages of five and 12 years) has received less attention. Against this background, the Foundation
launched a programme of research into out-of-school care services in the EU for this group of
children, with one strand of the research exploring the affordability and sustainability of provision
of care for children living in disadvantaged areas. This report, Out-of-school care services for children
living in disadvantaged areas, draws together the findings of the research that was carried out in six
EU Member States: Belgium, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Portugal and the United
Kingdom.
The report reviews the development of out-of-school care services across these Member States,
looking at initiatives provided through a range of different types of services. It identifies policies and
programmes that are being implemented to support the development of out-of-school care in
disadvantaged areas, at national, regional and local levels. The report also argues that the provision
of out-of-school care can help address the social, economic and health issues that disadvantaged
households face, as well as supporting the social integration of excluded groups.
______________________________
This information is provided to subscribers, friends, faculty, students and alumni of the School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). It is a service of the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in New York City. Stuart Basefsky is responsible for the selection of the contents which is intended to keep researchers, companies, workers, and governments aware of the latest information related to ILR disciplines as it becomes available for the purposes of research, understanding and debate. The content does not reflect the opinions or positions of Cornell University, the School of Industrial & Labor Relations, or that of Mr. Basefsky and should not be construed as such. The service is unique in that it provides the original source documentation, via links, behind the news and research of the day. Use of the information provided is unrestricted. However, it is requested that users acknowledge that the information was found via the IWS Documented News Service.
Stuart Basefsky
Director, IWS News Bureau
Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell/ILR School
16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Telephone: (607) 255-2703
Fax: (607) 255-9641
E-mail: smb6@cornell.edu
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