Effective Practice with Looked After Children

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Since the key developments that policy and research have undergone over the course of the past years, meeting the specific needs of looked after children is a priority for modern social work policy and practice. This comprehensive text combines an accessible overview of statutory policy and legislation with analysis of core theories and interventions to provide a guide for effective practice with children in all care settings by: - Covering legislation as well as research-based analysis of the key interventions and practice methods in the field - Meeting market needs: students and practitioners struggle with the dearth of specific material on looked after children - this text supports them in a core component of social work study and practice - Consolidating learning through its use of reflective questions, case studies, exercises and research analysis This book offers an accessible overview of the care context in Britain and is essential reading for students and practitioners wishing to develop effective practice within childcare.

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This important and timely text accurately and intelligently sums up the research, legislation and policy in order to support students, practitioners and carers to work with looked after young people from an informed and caring position. * Joe Smeeton, Director of Social Work Education, University of Salford, UK *
Robin Sen has drawn on his experience as a child and family social worker and educator to provide a clear and comprehensive guide through the theoretical and practical knowledge required by social workers in this complex and sensitive area of practice with children in care, their families and carers. * Emeritus Professor June Thoburn, School of Social Work, University of East Anglia, UK *

Author Bio

ROBIN SEN is a Lecturer in Child and Family Social Work at the University of Sheffield, UK. Previously a children and families social worker, he has published a number of chapters, research reports and refereed journal articles on child protection, child abuse and child care.