Courtroom and Report Writing Skills for Social Workers

Good chapter on achieving excellence in less recording. Very useful activities. -- David Calderwood * drupal *
This book not only provides good practical advice for writing for court but for any situation where a ′formal′ approach to report writing is needed. -- Dr Ann Hodson * drupal *
An excellent layout plus it is rare to find coverage of all practical issues. -- Dr Caroline Humphrey * drupal *
Very well written, an excellent well informed book which will be very well received by the BA and MA Social Work students. -- Dr Isabel Williams * drupal *
Clear written with practical examples. More coverage of role of expert as ISWs often act as independent experts. -- Jason Tucker * drupal *
Quite basic but good for an overview. Would benefit from more specific examples. -- Jo Parker * drupal *
A very well laid out book with a broad coverage of law as well as the core topic of the book. I really liked it; easily accessible writing style and a very nice visual feel to the book. It′s really comprehensive for its size, and we are stocking it in the library as well as recommending it to students. -- Michael Isles * drupal *
The text supplements the skills labs work on courtroom skills, initially providing background to enable students to understand and prepare for practice experience, then supporting learning on placement and beyond into post-qualifying study. -- Mr Dave Mason * drupal *
This book has been used largely by our Children and families social workers and is very useful in formulating Court reports and enhancing the skills of staff being called to court. -- Mr Derek Barron * drupal *
A relevant and useful text. -- Mr Gerwyn Henderson * drupal *
I think that this is a useful book which could be readily incorporated into readiness to proactive procedures. -- Mr Ian Mathews * drupal *
- Informative book
- Language is easy to understand
- Covered a good range of topics
The examples given helped students to visualise how they could write their own reports.

-- Mr Michael Lyne * drupal *
A clear and easy to understand guide. -- Mr Mohammed Jakhara * drupal *
This was an extremely useful text which I used to construct and carry out report writing workshops. Highly recommended. -- Mr Neil Van Dokkum * drupal *
Like the application of law into the courtroom as a specific venue for practice. -- Mr Richard Bartholomew * drupal *
The Book has been used for students undertaking AMHP training. -- Mr Robert Wu * drupal *
This has been needed for a while and we are recommending it on our PQ legal teaching . It is easy to follow and will make the most nervous future or current court practitioner more certain in what they have to do in court and importantly why ! -- Mr Simon Howard * drupal *
A very valuable new edition which extends the usefulness of the original both in terms of re-defining the relevance of its topics and in meeting employers stated needs of teaching from our sector. -- Mr Steven Bamlett * drupal *
Although this is not my specific teaching area, from 2012-13 we will be teaching courtroom skills at Level 4 and I shall be recommending it to my colleagues and students then. In the interim I shall be using it in my teaching with and recommending it to students who are in statutory placements. -- Mrs Dale Van Graan * drupal *
This book is an excellent resource. It would be appropriate for nursing - post reg. courses so it’s a shame its aimed at social workers. It would be good to see Health Visitors and Safeguarding Practitioners included. I will be using it for Health courses. -- Mrs Dawn Eccleston * drupal *
very clear and useful -- Mrs Fiona Wilkes * drupal *
Much needed and useful text that supports our final year students - brilliantly written, excellent case studies and sign posting. -- Mrs Jackie Plenty * drupal *
A good book for PQ -- Mrs Julie Crawshaw * drupal *
This book has not been adopte4d for use on this programme currently, but has been passed to partner agencies to supplement ongoing training as part of the assessed and supported yearin practice. -- Mrs Kay Wall * drupal *
Comprehensive update on first edition. Clear and straightforward overview, taking away some of the mystery. -- Mrs Liz Stanley * drupal *
I like the fact this book gives a very full introduction to the court system. I would have liked even more focus on report writing and imput which related to other aspects of court report led criminal justice, as well as Children′s Social Work. I think the book′s publicity should be clearer that children′s social work is the main focus. -- Mrs Rhian Taylor * drupal *
A valuable introduction to courtroom and report writing skills. -- Ms Caroline Lee * drupal *
Clear and practical guidance. -- Ms Diane Galpin * drupal *
I think I might well have aimed this at level three students as an excellent preparation for entry into the world of professional practice. -- Ms Frances Gander * drupal *
Really good book, essential reading for my final year students in Children and Families module and useful for them to take on into employment as a practice guide -- Ms Helen Burrows * drupal *
Like the practical advice. -- Ms Jan Horwath * drupal *
This is a really good book that I will go back to over and over in preparing and evaluating good social work practice in placement and in the work place. -- Ms Jane Webb * drupal *
I enjoyed the down to earth case studies which can also be used in the classroom as extension tasks and preperation for university. -- Ms Jean Riding * drupal *
An excellent text for students studying for the professional SW qualification. -- Ms Julie Williams * drupal *
Helpful especially for beginners and for those wishing to understanding report writings skills -- Ms MARY ANDALL-STANBERRY * drupal *
Really good well written book covering complex aspects required for social workers involved in court work.
Liked the background behind the concepts (p6,7,8) and the explanations of the different judicial systems (chapter 2).
Think this book will be a useful tool for students who wish to acquire knowledge before practice and qualified pracitioners alike. -- Ms Michelle Evans * drupal *
a useful text for new social worker students an excellent text to guide s work practice on placement -- Ms Susannah Mccall * drupal *
Very clear text on coutroom skills. Useful for students at both qualifying and post qualifying levels. -- Ms Suzanne Sheldon * drupal *
User friendly structure- easy reading. Would like a little more in depth- as this is used in year 3- conflicts/dilemmas case law. -- Ms Wendy Lowe * drupal *
A welcomed second edition re- important area for social work practice. Good section on the English legal system. Excellent section on the values and principles in law and social work. Good advice on writing formal reports for the courts. -- Nevil Wyatt * drupal *
Good Text that covers the subject well. -- Nigel Downes * drupal *
Not directly relevant to my teaching, but a useful text. -- Philip Gilligan * drupal *
The first edition was sound and well-presented. This second edition is encouraging and full of practical advice. The book could usefully include signposting to other LM texts E.g. Decision Making, PQ Child Care and something on use of professional knowledge (theory and research). -- Professor Brian Taylor * drupal *
The case study material is particularly relevant and interesting, clearly structured and well written- easy to understand glossary of terms very helpful for students. -- Rachel Good * drupal *
A really useful book which I refer to all the time, linking the transferable ability of writing academic assignments to the development of writing informed based court reports. -- Rosemary Willers * drupal *