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Part OneAuthors, Acknowledgments & Audience
Chapter 3Ghana (Location, Background & Governance)
Figure 1 Map of Ghana, Boarding Secondary Schools by Region
Part ThreeUnderstanding Childhood and Education in Context
Chapter 4Global Perspectives on Children and Childhood
Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Childhood
Chapter 5African and Ghanaian Perspectives on Children and Childhood
Childhood as a Social Construct
Part FourUnderstanding Boarding Schools
Chapter 7Historical & Contemporary Context to Boarding Schools in Ghana
Chapter 8Overview of the Boarding School System in Ghana
Post-Independence
Boarding Schools and Poverty
Gender and Child Protection
The Gendered Nature of Child Protection
Categories of Child Abuse in Context
Punishments that Constitute Abuse
Part FiveChild Protection in Boarding Schools
Chapter 9Concerns about Child Protection in Boarding Schools
Child Protection in Ghanaian Boarding Schools
Why the Concern about Child Protection in Ghanaian Boarding Schools?
Part SixThe ‘Sunflower Project’
Chapter 10Overview of Project Case study
Chapter 11Achievements & Challenges
Access to a Social Worker
Enhancing Self Esteem
Study and Career Support
Induction and Familiarisation Support
Empowerment and a Focus on Girl-child Education
Support to Discuss Issues Impacting on their Studies
Identifying and Supporting Children with Additional Needs
Effective Collaboration between the Social Worker and Other Staff
Challenges
Funding and Resource Difficulties
Difficulty in Contacting Parents and Carers
Not Prioritising Social Work Sessions
Financial Difficulties (parents and carers)
Financial Difficulties (students)
Chapter 12Social Workers in Schools and the Role of Specialist Supervision
Chapter 13Theories and Approaches to Practicing Social Work in Boarding Schools
Task-centred Practice
Strength-based Approaches
Solution-focussed Approach
Person-centred Practice
Group Work
Part SevenIssues Challenges & Opportunities
Chapter 14Contemporary Issues
Class Repetition
Sexual Exploitation
Bullying
Health and Safety
Sleeping, Toilet and Shower Arrangements
Anti-social Behaviour (ASB)
Development of Identities
Belief in Witchcraft/Spirit Possession
Housing/Accommodation
Online Exploitation
Food, Nutrition & Exercise
Sleep and Rest
Children with Disabilities
Sex and Sexualised Behaviour
Behaviour Problems
Exeat/Weekend Out of School
Poverty
Chapter 15Challenges & Opportunities
Understanding the Role of the Social Worker
Staff Training and Expertise
Acceptance
Needs Assessments and Processes
Funding and Resources
The Availability of Time
Opportunities
Child Protection Committees
Home-school Liaison
Multi-professional Support and Intervention
Educational Attainment
Protective Behaviour Work
Parent Forums
Well-being
Online Reporting
Case Studies
Part EightConcluding Arguments
Some Recommendations
The Argument for and Against
Benefits
Meeting the Requirements of UNCRC, MDG’s and SDG’s
Education and Support
Mediation
Limitations
Suspicion
Administrative Burdens
The Home Environment
Wider Applicability of Ideas and Concepts
Learning from Stacey
Concluding Remarks
Appendix 1 Checklist for Setting up Child Protection Processes in Boarding Schools
Appendix 2 Referral Form
Appendix 3 The ‘Sixteen Principles of Education’ by Governor Gordon Guggisburg
