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.[...]
Child protection is one of the high profile and challenging areas of social work, as well as one where children's lives and family life are seen to be at stake. This book argues that there is a pressing need for change in the understanding and consequent organization of child protection in many Engl[...]
Brand new, full-colour Candidate Handbook with accompanying website to support the new Business & Administration standards at Level 2.[...]
This suite of resources offers providers a cost-effective way to provide support to candidates through content written to match the NVQ, and more interactive learning materials used to develop the understanding needed for the Technical Certificate[...]
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[...]
Child protection systems differ across the four countries of the United Kingdom, and understanding the differences provide important opportunities for learning and improving day-to-day practice. This authoritative book compares UK child protection systems with other systems world-wide as well as scr[...]
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[...]