Product Description

"Working Together for Children" provides a factual and analytical introduction to the systems and processes of multi-agency work with children and families. It is for trainee practitioners in childcare, education, social work and health care, and for those going on to work, or already working, in such settings who are looking to be more effective practitioners.Reflection on practice is a theme running throughout the book. To assist readers with this, there are two types of feature: information boxes, giving further factual details of particular areas related to multi-agency work; and reflective exercises containing case studies, vignettes or statements, followed by questions designed to stimulate reflection on issues raised in the text.Readers should find "Working Together for Children" incredibly useful for having both an introduction to policy/frameworks and a full and critical evaluation of these in one place.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #84296 in Books
• Published on: 2008-11-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 202 pages

About the Author
Gary Walker is Senior Lecturer in Childhood and Early Years at Leeds Metropolitan University.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic book!
This is an excellent book that is easy to read, yet gives in-depth information about multi-agency work. There are a number of case studies which help put the information in context and these are explained in detail at the back of the book. Highly recommended!

critical read for multi-agency working
Excellent read for anyone studying educational reform, working with/safeguarding children, or anyone wanting up to the minute info on Every Child Matters. Comprehensively written, Walker includes case studies to challenge those working in this field and encourages reflective learning. Definitely a book I shall go back to over and over again during my foundation degree course in learning support. Maybe a bit pricey at £17-95 but my university library didn't stock it......typical!