by David Howe (Contributor), Melanie Phillips (Contributor), Arnon Bentovim (Contributor), Chris Dearden (Contributor), Marcus Erooga (Contributor), Di Hart (Contributor), Danya Glaser (Contributor), Gordon Jack (Contributor), Mary Weeks (Contributor), Melanie Phillips (Contributor), Chris Dearden (Contributor), Arnon Bentovim (Contributor), Gordon Jack (Contributor), Marcus Erooga (Contributor), David Howe (Contributor), Danya Glaser (Contributor), Di Hart (Contributor), Sally Holland (Contributor), Tony Morrison (Contributor), Hedy Cleaver (Contributor), David P.H. Jones (Contributor), Enid Hendry (Contributor), Harriet Ward (Contributor), Jan Horwath (Editor), Robbie Gilligan (Contributor), Rosemary Gordon (Contributor), Ruth Marchant (Contributor), Wendy Rose (Contributor), James Bickley (Contributor), Nicky Stanley (Contributor), Helen Bradshaw (Contributor), Ratna Dutt (Contributor), Bobby Print (Contributor), Jo Aldridge (Contributor), Norma Howes (Contributor), Owen Gill (Contributor), Peter Sidebotham (Contributor)
This new and updated edition of the best-selling book on assessing children in need and their families integrates practice, policy and theory to produce a comprehensive and multidisciplinary guide to all aspects of assessment.
The Child's World not only provides an explanation of the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families, but also offers a wealth of information on how to use it sensitively and effectively. The Child's World explores the implications of recent legislation, including the Children Act 2004, and national guidance for assessment practice. The contributors have drawn on the latest research, best practice and lessons learnt over the past decade of Framework implementation to equip practitioners, from different disciplines, to identify the developmental needs of children, assess parental capacity and evaluate the impact of family, economic and environmental factors on the carer's ability to meet the needs of the child.
This book is essential reading for all practitioners, managers, trainers and educators in children's and adult services who use the Framework, and will also be a valued source of knowledge and guidance for those assessing children's needs in legislative contexts outside of England.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Edition: 2
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 15 Oct 2009
ISBN 10: 1843105683
ISBN 13: 9781843105688
Book Overview: The bestselling classic on assessing children in need, fully updated in this second edition; a comprehensive and multidisciplinary guide to all aspects of assessment
Praise for the first edition:
'This book will no doubt be a valuable reader for social workers and trainees. Its strength is in the clear organisation and accessible presentation of both practical and theoretical perspectives.'
-- International Journal of Early Years Education