There has been increased international interest in the relevance of social theories associated with postmodernism, social constructionism and narrative approaches for social work. The central aim of this book is to demonstrate how such ideas can make a contribution to social work practice.[...]

Brand new, full-colour Candidate Handbook with accompanying website to support the new Business & Administration standards at Level 2.[...]

From Every Child Matters and the Munro Review, to changing shifts in thinking from Coalition government; the child protection system has seen dramatic political and policy developments over recent years. This book brings you a critical analysis of these developments from a leading writer and comment[...]

Presents a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of children's social care in England. This book examines the key issues surrounding child care policy, politics and legislation, and the implications they have for practice. It is suitable for those studying child social care on programs in soc[...]

There have been significant shifts in relation to safeguarding and child protection policy in the UK in recent years. Each part of the UK is engaged in its own programme of reform. Devolution has added a new dynamic to these developments. This book is an edited volume outlining recent developments i[...]