Equality, Participation and Inclusion 2: Diverse Contexts

What are the experiences of children and young people?

How can we think about the challenges they face?

What systems and practices can support them?

How can we develop greater equality, participation and inclusion across diverse settings?

This second edition of Equality, Participation and Inclusion 2: Diverse Contexts is the second of two Readers aimed at people with an interest in issues of equality, participation and inclusion for children and young people. This second Reader focuses in particular upon the diverse experiences and contexts in which children and young people encounter issues of equality, participation and inclusion.

Comprising readings taken from the latest research in journal articles, newly commissioned chapters, as well as several chapters from the first edition that retain particular relevance, this fully updated second edition has broadened its focus to consider a wider range of diverse experiences and contexts, whilst maintaining an emphasis on educational settings.

Drawing on the writing of academics, practitioners, children and young people, this collection is a rich source of information and ideas for students and practitioners who are interested in thinking about how inequality and exclusion are experienced, and how they can be challenged, and will be of particular interest to those working in education, health, youth and community work, youth justice and social services. Families and advocates are also likely to be drawn to the material as much of it reflects on lived experiences and life stories.

Jonathan Rix is Senior Lecturer in inclusion, curriculum and learning at The Open University, UK.

Melanie Nind is Professor of Education at Southampton University, UK.

Kieron Sheehy is Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Childhood Development at The Open University, UK.

Katy Simmons is a Lecturer in inclusive and special education in the Centre for Curriculum and Teaching Studies at The Open University, UK.

John Parry is a Lecturer in early years and inclusion at The Open University, UK.

Rajni Kumrai is a Lecturer in education in the Faculty of Education and Language Studies at The Open University, UK.