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The Child's World: Assessing Children in Need

The Child's World: Assessing Children in Need

by David Howe (Contributor), David Shemmings (Contributor), Chris Dearden (Contributor), Anne Bannister (Contributor), Marcus Erooga (Contributor), Di Hart (Contributor), Gordon Jack (Contributor), Anne Bannister (Contributor), David Shemmings (Contributor), Chris Dearden (Contributor), Gordon Jack (Contributor), Marcus Erooga (Contributor), David Howe (Contributor), Di Hart (Contributor), Tony Morrison (Contributor), Hedy Cleaver (Contributor), Bobbie Print (Contributor), Dave Cotson (Contributor), David P.H. Jones (Contributor), Enid Hendry (Contributor), Harriet Ward (Contributor), Helen James (Contributor), Jan Horwath (Editor), Joanne Friend (Contributor), M Adcock (Contributor), Robbie Gilligan (Contributor), Rosemary Gordon (Contributor), Ruth Marchant (Contributor), Saul Becker (Contributor), Wendy Rose (Contributor), Yvonne Shemmings (Contributor)

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Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 352
 Edition: New Edition
 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 15 Apr 2001
ISBN 10: 1853029572
ISBN 13: 9781853029578

Media Reviews
Child protection continues to be high on the political agenda and 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
Although the book appears to be primarily aimed at those working in social services, and in particular social workers, it will undoubtedly be of great use to occupational therapists who work in a variety of settings. It will be of particular value to those occupational therapists who are becoming members of integrated teams, alongside their health and social care colleagues, in working with children in need and their families. -- Napot Journal
... this volume is a very useful addition to current literature on childcare assessment work and it deserves to be widely read by relevant professionals. -- Child Abuse Review
The Child's World offers an excellent overview of assessment practice for a wide variety of professionals who interact with children. It takes the professional beyond a series of checklists that might be offered in a more shallow assessment and encourages a thorough, holistic assessment of children and families. It is a comprehensive, well-written book for practitioners from a variety of field, and can be valuable reading for professionals in the UK, other parts of Europe and the US. -- European Journal of Social Work
This book sets out to guide the reader through recent developments in research and practice in relation to children in need, with the overall aim of promoting assessment practices that produce better outcomes for children and their families. While the text is aimed primarily at social work personnel, some of the issues canvassed will be of interest to lawyers. The text covers a lot of ground under four general headings: the assessment framework; the assessment process; assessing the developmental needs of the child; and assessing parenting capacity to respond to these needs...This collection is concerned with improving the lot of children in need by arguing for a practice much more focused on the service user, in which engaging parents and children in the assessment process is of fundamental importance. At this level it is to be welcomed. The book is clearly laid out with useful summaries at the start of aeach chapter and emphasis practice agendas. -- Child and Family Law Quarterly
The Child's World will be of particular interest to any professional involved in the assessment of children in need, including social workers, teachers, health visitors and psychologists. The book is intended to enable practitioners to develop effective assessment practice that will result in appropriate provision of services to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need and their families. -- OPFS Briefing
It is heartening to read a book which explores so much research, accessibility, and with references for those with particular interests... The greatest value of a book like this lies in the ability to stimulate thinking to help staff to be thoughtful helpers. -- Young Minds Magazine
Author Bio
Jan Horwath is a lecturer in social work studies at the University of Sheffield. Her professional and research interests focus on training and professional development, child-care practice and the management of child welfare services. Her recent publications include Effective Training in Social Care (with Tony Morrison) and Working Together for Children on the Child Protection Register (with Martin Calder).