Practical Child Law for Social Workers

not my teaching area specifically -- Dr Pam Alldred * drupal *
I have recommended this to a colleague who teaches children and families and direct work with children. -- Miss Debbie Thackray * drupal *
The book provides a critical analysis of the practical application of law and policy relating to social work with children and families. The use of reflective activities helps to engage the reader and enables students to consider the implications of the law in practice. This book will be helpful for both undergraduate, post graduate and newly qualified social workers -- Miss Jacky Foster * drupal *
Excellent resource and students will find the content very accessible and useful throughout the their studies and well into their qualified practice. -- Miss Julie Bywater * drupal *
This book adds skills to the law unit studnets undertake in their first year .Happy to commend it -- Mr Courtney Jones * drupal *
As I don′t teach Childcare Law - I gave this text to a fellow colleague who thought this concise text was a great for both undergraduate & PQ childcare SW practitioners so he will include it in his MA & BA in Social Work Module reading list -- Mr David Gaylard * drupal *
Clearly laid out, up-to-date, and written in an accessible way for non-lawyers. I have found the book to be very helpful for students as a specialist text on the social work and law module, and I am aware a colleague has also recommended it for use on the children and families module. -- Mr Michael Isles * drupal *
This is a beautifully written book, with clear and concise language. As the English law is lightly different to Irish law, I can only recommend this to my students as supplemental reading. -- Mr Neil Van Dokkum * drupal *
One of several used or the course with useful examples. Clearly written. It will be a valuable addition to what we use -- Mr Patrick Meehan * drupal *
This easily readable book allows students to understand the complexities of childcare law in the UK. It uses current case examples to make the issues live for the reader. Also, it is well set out and understandable. Essential reading for trainee Social Workers! -- Mr Sean Brockbank * drupal *
Excellent book - don′t practice without it ! -- Mr Simon Howard * drupal *
This is a very well written and detailed book. The feedback from students is positive, in fact a number have now purchased this book for their studies. It is written in a way that is easy to dip in and out of, and gives very practical advice in addition to links for further research. -- Mrs Caroline Knight * drupal *
This is a really easy to read and understand guide to children′s legislation with a focus on implementation in practice, which is of huge benefit to social workers in training. -- Mrs Clare Vas * drupal *
This is a useful and easy read book for students wishing to delve into law and social work with children and families. -- Mrs Janet Nordoff * drupal *
A useful text for both pre and post qualified. Provides case studies which assist students to understand links between legislation and practice. -- Mrs Jean Pippard * drupal *
Excellent text for those new to the topic of law. Clear and comprehensive . -- Mrs Kay Wall * drupal *
Only partially suitable for group -- Mrs Louise Webber * drupal *
For those students looking to go on to the Masters in SW this is a great text. -- Ms Allison Dunhill * drupal *
Some good points made that will support students developing a relevant knowledge. -- Ms Allison Dunhill * drupal *
Very useful to have a book pulling together law in relation to children, young people and social work. Thank you. I will use as a referernce for students on placement. -- Ms Fleur Duke * drupal *
The book goes beyond the technical to the critical interpretation of law and considers ethics and values as an influence. -- Ms JANE KEELER * drupal *
A very practical book that has received many positive comments from students who have shared this book. -- Ms Jill Davey * drupal *
Helpful as an additional resource for nurses but more applicable for social workers -- Ms Ruth Heffernan * drupal *
This has been recommended as supplementary reading for the level 4 students. This book refers to the PCF so is very current and offers the students case studies which are particularly valuable for the level 4 students to support their integration to practice. -- Ms Stephanie Jones * drupal *
A use core text for social work students makes links between social work and legislation a useful generic book for the 2nd year teaching -- Ms Tricia Ayre * drupal *