The child's legal journey through care
£19.95
For those working with or caring for looked after children, understanding how they may move through the Children Act proceedings, care system and associated legislation is vital – but also very complex. This innovative guide demystifies the law by explaining its application to children’s rights, children’s possible routes through care, and the legal stages of Children Act proceedings, Written in a clear and simple manner, it sets out what practitioners should do to achieve the best outcomes for children while fulfilling what the law requires.
The guide illustrates the practical application of legislation through case studies, the author’s case experience, and reported case law.
This is a key companion for those working with or caring for children, including social workers, students, foster carers, adopters, CAFCASS officers, youth workers, teachers, and members of the legal profession.
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Reviews
[This guide] provides vital information for all those working with children and families. It gives concise overview and the case studies bring the law to life...readabl as well as highly informative.
Viv Johnson Smith, Panel and Quality Assurance Principal Manager, local authority fostering panel
This is an extremely well-constructed and easy-to-use guide which enables social workers to understand the twists and turns in the legal journey that many children face through the care system.
Rachel Mlambo, The British Journal of Social Work